Diprobase

PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET

Leaflet accompanying the packaging: information for the patient

Diprobase, cream

You should carefully read the contents of the leaflet before using the medicine, as it contains

important information for the patient.
This medicine should always be used exactly as described in the patient leaflet or according to the
recommendations of a doctor or pharmacist.

• You should keep this leaflet, so you can read it again if you need to.
• If you need advice or additional information, you should consult a pharmacist.
• If the patient experiences any side effects, including any possible side effects not listed in the leaflet, they should tell their doctor or pharmacist. See section 4.
• If after 3 days there is no improvement or the patient feels worse, they should contact their doctor.

Table of contents of the leaflet:

• 1. What is Diprobase and what is it used for
• 2. Important information before using Diprobase
• 3. How to use Diprobase
• 4. Possible side effects
• 5. How to store Diprobase
• 6. Contents of the packaging and other information

1. What is Diprobase and what is it used for

Diprobase is a cream with soothing properties for skin disorders that are subject to corticosteroid therapy.
Diprobase cream can be used as a supportive treatment in the treatment of allergic and inflammatory skin diseases with corticosteroids.
Diprobase cream can be used as a supportive treatment in corticosteroid therapy in the following cases:

• during periods of remission of chronic skin diseases, when corticosteroid therapy is not necessary,
• in daily therapy simultaneously with the use of corticosteroids,
• in acute inflammatory or allergic skin conditions, including skin of the head, when corticosteroid therapy is no longer necessary.

2. Important information before using Diprobase

When not to use Diprobase:

• in case of hypersensitivity to any of the components of this medicine (listed in point
• 6).

Warnings and precautions:

Before starting to use Diprobase, you should discuss it with your doctor or pharmacist.

Diprobase and other medicines

You should tell your doctor or pharmacist about all medicines you are currently taking or have recently taken, as well as any medicines you plan to take.
No interactions with other medicines are known.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or plan to have a child, you should consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.

Driving and using machines

It has no effect on the ability to drive and use machines.

Diprobase contains chlorocresol, cetostearyl alcohol

Due to the presence of chlorocresol, the medicine may cause allergic reactions.
Due to the presence of cetostearyl alcohol, the medicine may cause local skin reactions (e.g., contact dermatitis).

3. How to use Diprobase

This medicine should always be used according to the recommendations of your doctor or pharmacist. If you are unsure, you should consult your doctor or pharmacist.
The medicine is intended for topical use on the skin.
Unless your doctor advises otherwise, the medicine should be applied in a thin layer to the skin and gently massaged into the skin.
The frequency of using the medicine should be determined by your doctor, depending on the chosen treatment regimen. Diprobase cream can be used as often as necessary.
If you feel that the effect of the medicine is too strong or too weak, you should consult your doctor.

4. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Allergic reactions may occur.

Reporting side effects

If you experience any side effects, including any possible side effects not listed in the leaflet, you should tell your doctor or pharmacist. Side effects can be reported directly to the Department of Monitoring of Adverse Reactions to Medicinal Products of the Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices, and Biocidal Products
Al. Jerozolimskie 181C
PL-02 222 Warsaw
Phone: +48 22 49 21 301
Fax: +48 22 49 21 309
e-mail: [email protected]
Side effects can also be reported to the marketing authorization holder.
By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. How to store Diprobase

The medicine should be stored out of sight and out of reach of children.
Store in a temperature below 25°C. Store in the original packaging to protect from light.
Shelf life after first opening the packaging – 12 weeks.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the packaging after: Expiry date.
The expiry date refers to the last day of the specified month.

6. Contents of the packaging and other information

What Diprobase contains:

White petrolatum, liquid paraffin, cetostearyl ether of macrogol, cetyl stearyl alcohol, disodium phosphate dihydrate, chlorocresol, sodium hydroxide, concentrated phosphoric acid, purified water.

What Diprobase looks like and what the packaging contains:

An aluminum tube with an HDPE cap, containing 50 g of cream, in a cardboard box.
A PP container with an LDPE cap with a tamper-evident seal, containing 500 g of cream, in a cardboard box.

Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer:

Bayer Sp. z o.o.
Al. Jerozolimskie 158
02-326 Warsaw
Phone: +48 22 572 35 00
Schering-Plough Labo N.V.
Industriepark 30
B-2220 Heist-op-den-Berg
Belgium

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