Diflorasone topical

Diflorasone is a very strong steroid that stops the body from releasing substances that cause inflammation.

Diflorasone topical (for the skin) is used to treat skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis.

Diflorasone topical may also be used for other reasons that are not mentioned in this medication guide.

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Do not take by mouth. Topical medicine is for use only on the skin.

Do not use diflorasone topical on broken or infected skin, or in open wounds.

Wash your hands before and after using diflorasone topical, unless you are using the medicine on your hands.

Apply a small amount to the affected area and rub it gently into the skin. Do not apply diflorasone topical over a large area of skin.

Plastic film covering (such as plastic wrap, plastic gloves, or a shower cap) is sometimes used to cover areas of psoriasis that are treated with diflorasone topical. Follow your doctor's instructions.

Do not cover the treated skin area unless your doctor tells you to. Covering treated areas can increase the amount of medicine absorbed through your skin and may cause harmful effects.

If you are treating the diaper area, do not use plastic pants or tight-fitting diapers.

Call your doctor if your skin condition does not improve after several days of treatment, or if it gets worse while using diflorasone topical.

If you use this medicine long-term, you may need frequent medical tests.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Follow all instructions on your medicine label and package. Inform each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you are taking.

You should not use diflorasone topical if you are allergic to diflorasone.

Do not use this medicine on any child without a doctor's advice. Children can absorb larger amounts of this medication through their skin and may be more likely to have side effects.

Do not use diflorasone topical to treat any condition that has not been checked by your doctor.

Tell your doctor if you have:

• any type of skin infection.

Also tell your doctor if you have diabetes. Topical steroid medicines absorbed through the skin may increase the glucose (sugar) levels in your blood or urine.

It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.

If you apply diflorasone topical to your chest, avoid areas that may come into contact with the baby's mouth.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Your skin can absorb topical steroid medicine, which may cause steroid side effects throughout the body. Tell your doctor if you have:

• swelling, weight gain (especially in your face or your upper back and torso);
• irregular menstrual periods, changes in sexual function; or
• memory problems, feeling irritable.

Diflorasone topical may cause serious side effects. Stop using diflorasone topical and call your doctor immediately if you have:

• blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain, or seeing halos around lights;
• severe skin irritation where the medicine was applied; or
• signs of skin infection (swelling, redness, warmth, oozing).

Steroid medicine can affect growth in children. Tell your doctor if your child is not growing at a normal rate while using diflorasone topical.

Common side effects of diflorasone topical may include:

• redness or crusting around your hair follicles;
• burning or itching of treated skin;
• lightened color of treated skin;
• skin dryness or irritation;
• acne, skin rash;
• increased hair growth;
• stretch marks; or
• white or "pruned" appearance of the skin (caused by leaving wound dressings on for long periods of time).

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Apply the medicine as soon as you can, but if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not apply two doses at the same time.

Seek emergency medical help or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if someone has accidentally swallowed the medication.

An overdose of diflorasone topical is not expected to cause life-threatening symptoms. However, using high doses of steroids for a long time can lead to symptoms like thinning skin, easy bruising, changes in the shape or location of body fat (especially in your face, neck, back, and waist), increased acne or facial hair, menstrual problems, impotence, or loss of interest in sex.

If diflorasone topical gets in your eyes, rinse with water.

Medicine applied to the skin usually does not interact with other medications you take. However, many medications can affect each other. Inform all your health care providers about every medicine you are using, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.