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What is Dibetalic is a relatively common question for people who are prescribed this drug for the first time. In fact, Dibetalic is an ointment used topically to treat a number of dermatological problems such as dermatitis, psoriasis...
1. Get an overview of what Dibetalic is and what active ingredients are in it?
Dibetalic is in the group of ointments for topical use with the main ingredients being betamethasone dipropionate and salicylic acid. Of these two active ingredients, Betamethasone Dipropionate acts as a synthetic corticosteroid with the effect of overcoming symptoms of dermatitis, skin itching associated with psoriasis, eczema, etc. Meanwhile, Salicylic Acid is supplied with High concentration in the drug can affect and change the environment in the area where the medicine is applied, such as changing the pH of the skin, peeling off the stratum corneum... thereby hindering the natural growth of bacteria and microorganisms. active fungus on the skin.The composition of a tube of Dibetalic is explained as follows:
Active ingredient Betamethasone Dipropionate with a content of 9.6 mg. Active ingredient salicylic acid with a concentration of 0.45 grams. Other excipients are cetostearyl alcohol paraffin oil, sodium lauryl sulfate, vaseline and purified water.
2. What are the effects of Dibetalic?
Dibetalic's main use is to support the treatment of dermatological problems in which the patient responds well to corticosteroid therapy with the characteristic of thick horny layer and easy flaking. Especially diseases such as lichen planus, seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp, chronic atopic dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, eczema or parakeratosis.
However, it should be noted that although it is a topical drug, Dibetalic still has certain groups of contraindications including:
People who have had a reaction to any component of the drug Dibetalic , especially salicylic acid and betamethasone dipropionate - two active ingredients that account for high content in the drug. The patient experienced dermatological lesions in the periorbital area. Patients with primary skin infections associated with bacterial, parasitic, fungal or viral agents. Patients with existing acne or skin sores should also avoid using Dibetalic in these areas.
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3. Detailed instructions for use and dosage of Dibetalic
How to use Dibetalic tube is relatively simple, you just need to take a small amount of medicine and apply it evenly on the affected skin area. On the question of whether Dibetalic is for babies, the answer is yes. However, for infants under 12 months of age, you should only apply a very thin layer of Dibetalic to a small area of skin, taking care not to cover or diaper the area where the medicine is applied.
About dosage, at first, doctors recommend you to apply Dibetalic regularly 2 times per day, once in the morning and once in the evening until the disease situation improves. After the disease is in remission, you should still maintain the application once a day until the cure is complete.
For children, you should only apply once a day to limit possible irritation on the baby's thin skin.
4. What side effects does Dibetalic cause?
The process of using Dibetalic can leave many side effects on the skin, but it is relatively rare. Some common side effects of Dibetalic are:
Burning and itching sensation at the application site, sometimes skin irritation occurs. The skin is dry and prone to atrophy, ridges, cracks and possible peeling. Thicker hair and increased risk of folliculitis. Skin rash in the form of seborrheic cystitis, millet's disease or secondary infection...
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5. What are the consequences of using an overdose of Dibetalic?
Dibetalic is essentially a topical corticosteroid. Therefore, with excessive use of this product, the functions of the pituitary-adrenal glands can be inhibited and lead to many pathologies due to hypersecretion of the adrenal glands, of which Cushing's syndrome is a typical example. At that time, the skin will become thin and pale, easily damaged, the distribution of body fat is also disordered, acne is more serious, women have menstrual disorders and men can impotence. Besides, using a lot of Dibetalic can cause symptoms of Salicylate poisoning.
To deal with the negative consequences of an overdose of Dibetalic, you need:
The condition of adrenal hypersecretion will gradually recover. During this time, focus on rebalancing electrolytes and gradually discontinuing the drug if chronic poisoning occurs. To overcome the poisoning caused by salicylic acid, it is necessary to take measures to remove salicylate quickly from the body, such as drinking more sodium bicarbonate to help alkalize the urine, promoting the urine activity of the body. In pregnant or lactating women, special attention should be paid to avoiding the use of Dibetalic medicinal products unless absolutely necessary, because the active ingredient Betamethasone can cross the placenta and can also be excreted in milk. mother a certain amount.
It can be said that Dibetalic is an ointment that is applied topically to the skin and is effective in treating many dermatological problems. To ensure effective treatment and avoid side effects, patients need to carefully read the instructions for use or as directed by a doctor or pharmacist.
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