Diflorasone Diacetate

Prescription

Brand names: Diflorasone Diacetate

Dosage Form

Topical

Route

TOPICAL

Manufacturer

Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc.

About This Medication

DESCRIPTION Each gram of diflorasone diacetate ointment contains 0.5 mg diflorasone diacetate in an ointment base. Chemically, diflorasone diacetate is 6α,9-difluoro-11β,17,21-trihydroxy-16β-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3, 20-dione 17,21-diacetate. The structural formula is represented below: C 26 H 32 F 2 O 7 MW = 494.54 Each gram of diflorasone diacetate ointment contains 0.5 mg diflorasone diacetate in an ointment base of propylene glycol, glyceryl monostearate and white petrolatum. diflorasone-struc

Active Ingredients

Ingredient	Strength
Diflorasone Diacetate	-

Indications & Usage

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Topical corticosteroids are indicated for relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.

Dosage & Administration

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Diflorasone diacetate ointment should be applied to the affected area as a thin film from one to three times daily depending on the severity or resistant nature of the condition. Occlusive dressings may be used for the management of psoriasis or recalcitrant conditions. If an infection develops, the use of occlusive dressings should be discontinued and appropriate antimicrobial therapy initiated.

Side Effects Overview

ADVERSE REACTIONS The following local adverse reactions have been reported with topical corticosteroids, but may occur more frequently with the use of occlusive dressings. These reactions are listed in approximate decreasing order of occurrence: 1. Burning 2. Itching 3. Irritation 4. Dryness 5. Folliculitis 6. Hypertrichosis 7. Acneiform eruptions 8. Hypopigmentation 9. Perioral dermatitis 10. Allergic contact dermatitis 11. Maceration of the skin 12. Secondary infection 13. Skin atrophy 14. Striae 15. Miliaria To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Rising Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-844-874-7464 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Contraindications

CONTRAINDICATIONS Topical steroids are contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparation.

Frequently Asked Questions

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Topical corticosteroids are indicated for relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Diflorasone diacetate ointment should be applied to the affected area as a thin film from one to three times daily depending on the severity or resistant nature of the condition. Occlusive dressings may be used for the management of psoriasis or recalcitrant conditions. If an infection develops, the use of occlusive dressings should be discontinued and appropriate antimicrobial therapy initiated.

CONTRAINDICATIONS Topical steroids are contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparation.

Diflorasone Diacetate is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.

References & Data Sources

• DailyMed — Diflorasone Diacetate drug label (National Library of Medicine)
• openFDA — Diflorasone Diacetate label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
• RxNorm — RXCUI 966607 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
• NDC Directory — Diflorasone Diacetate (FDA National Drug Code)

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Data sources: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS