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Dipnate N Cream is used for the treatment of conditions where secondary bacterial infection is suspected, present or likely to occur, such as eczema (inflamed, itchy, cracked and rough skin patches), psoriasis (skin cells multiply rapidly to form bumpy red patches covered with white scales), dermatitis (itchy inflammation of the skin), melasma (brown patches on the face) and insect bite reactions. It is also used to treat prurigo nodularis (hard, itchy lumps on the skin), lichen simplex chronicus (scaling of the skin due to repetitive itching), lichen planus (swelling and irritation in the skin, hair, nails and mucous membranes), seborrhoeic dermatitis (scaly patches and red skin mainly on the scalp), miliaria (prickly heat), and anal and genital intertrigo (chaffing of the skin). It may cause common side effects such as itching, dryness, and burning sensation at the application site, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea.

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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

BETAMETHASONE-0.05%W/W+NEOMYCIN-0.5%W/W+ZINC SULFATE-0.25%W/W

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Karlin Pharmaceuticals & Exports Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

Topical

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Dipnate N Cream

Dipnate N Cream is a topical combination medication prescribed to treat various skin conditions where inflammation and bacterial infection are present together. It is commonly used to treat flare-ups of eczema, dermatitis, and infected insect bites that have become red, swollen, and painful. By addressing both the underlying swelling and the bacterial overgrowth, this medication helps clear up skin issues efficiently.

For the best results, apply Dipnate N Cream exactly as prescribed by your doctor. It is for external use only and should only be applied to the affected skin. Avoid using it on large open wounds, inside the mouth, eyes, nose, or genital area unless specifically advised by your doctor. Your treatment is usually prescribed for a short period, often 7 to 14 days, depending on your skin condition. Do not continue using it for longer than recommended without medical advice. Gentle skin care, such as avoiding hot showers, using fragrance-free moisturizers on untreated skin, and wearing loose cotton clothing, can also help your skin recover.

While Dipnate N Cream is highly effective, it can cause some mild, temporary side effects like a slight burning sensation, dryness, or irritation at the application site. If you experience severe skin thinning, changes in skin color, stretch marks, or signs of an allergic reaction, stop using the product and consult your doctor immediately.

Do not use this medicine if you have a known allergy to any of its active components. It is also not suitable for treating viral skin infections (like cold sores or chickenpox) or fungal infections (like ringworm). Always discuss your complete medical history with your doctor before starting this treatment, especially if you have poor circulation or a weakened immune system.

Before using Dipnate N Cream, tell your doctor about any other topical creams, ointments, or cosmetics you are using, as they can interfere with how this medication works. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or caring for an elderly family member, consult a healthcare professional before application to ensure it is safe for your specific situation.

Uses of Dipnate N Cream

Dipnate N Cream is used to treat inflammatory skin conditions complicated by bacterial infection, including:

  • Eczema with secondary bacterial infection: Helps reduce redness, swelling, itching, and bacterial infection in dry, cracked skin.
  • Infected dermatitis: Helps relieve inflamed skin while treating the accompanying bacterial infection.
  • Infected insect bites or stings: Helps reduce swelling, itching, and redness while preventing or treating bacterial infection caused by scratching.
  • Psoriasis with secondary bacterial infection: May be used for short-term treatment of bacterial infection affecting psoriasis lesions when recommended by a doctor. It is not intended for routine long-term treatment of psoriasis.

Key Benefits

When used as directed, Dipnate N Cream may provide several benefits:

  • Helps reduce redness, swelling, itching, and discomfort.
  • Treats bacterial skin infections while controlling inflammation.
  • Helps prevent further skin damage caused by scratching.
  • Supports faster healing by reducing inflammation and controlling bacterial growth.
  • May improve comfort during daily activities by reducing irritation and soreness.

Directions for Use

To use Dipnate N Cream safely and effectively, please follow these step-by-step instructions:

  • Wash your hands before and after applying the medicine.
  • Clean and dry the affected area gently.
  • Apply a thin layer to the affected skin only.
  • Rub it in gently unless your doctor advises otherwise.
  • Avoid covering the area with airtight dressings or bandages unless instructed by your doctor.
  • Avoid contact with your eyes, nose, mouth, and other mucous membranes.

How Dipnate N Cream Works

Dipnate N Cream works through the combined action of three distinct active ingredients that target different aspects of skin irritation and infection: • Betamethasone: A potent corticosteroid that reduces the body's inflammatory response. It decreases the release of substances that cause redness, swelling, itching, and irritation. • Neomycin: An aminoglycoside antibiotic that kills or stops the growth of certain bacteria by preventing them from making the proteins they need to survive. • Zinc sulfate: Helps protect irritated skin, reduces mild oozing, and supports the skin's natural healing process.
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Alcohol

Safe if prescribed

No interactions were found/ established. Please consult your doctor before using Dipnate N Cream.

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Pregnancy

Caution

It is advised to consult your doctor if you plan to conceive or are already pregnant before starting Dipnate N Cream.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor before taking Dipnate N Cream if you are breastfeeding. If you need to apply the cream/ointment on your breasts, don't do this shortly before giving a feed.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Dipnate N Cream has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machines.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment before starting Dipnate N Cream.

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before starting Dipnate N Cream.

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Children

Caution

Dipnate N Cream is not recommended for children below two years of age.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Please inform your doctor if you have any pre-existing heart problems

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Limited information available for use of Dipnate N Cream in elderly patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if I have taken an overdose of Dipnate N Cream

Overdose is unlikely with normal skin application. However, using excessive amounts, applying it over large areas, using it under airtight dressings, or accidentally swallowing the medicine may increase the risk of side effects. Seek medical attention immediately if this happens.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Keep your skin moisturized: Use a fragrance-free moisturizer regularly on untreated skin to help restore the skin barrier and reduce dryness.
  • Avoid scratching: Scratching can damage the skin, spread infection, and delay healing. Keep your fingernails short if itching is severe.
  • Wear breathable clothing: Choose loose-fitting cotton clothing to reduce sweating, friction, and irritation.
  • Bathe gently: Use lukewarm water instead of hot water and mild soap-free cleansers to avoid drying out your skin.
  • Avoid known triggers: If your eczema or dermatitis is triggered by certain soaps, detergents, cosmetics, or allergens, try to avoid them whenever possible.
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How Soon It Starts Working

  • The time required for Dipnate N Cream to start to work: The time required for Dipnate N Cream to show its action is unknown.
  • The time for which the effects of Dipnate N Cream last: The duration of action for Dipnate N Cream is unknown.

What if you forget to take Dipnate N Cream

Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for your next application, skip the missed dose and continue your regular schedule. Do not apply extra medicine.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

Drug Warnings

  • Use only on the affected skin: Apply only a thin layer to the affected area and avoid healthy skin whenever possible.
  • Do not use for longer than prescribed: Long-term use, especially beyond 7 to 14 days, may increase the risk of skin thinning and other steroid-related side effects.
  • Avoid sensitive areas: Unless specifically directed by your doctor, do not apply near the eyes, mouth, nose, genitals, or inside skin folds.
  • Do not share your medicine: Sharing topical medicines may spread infection or delay appropriate treatment.
  • Monitor your skin: Contact your doctor if the skin becomes more painful, swollen, develops pus, or does not improve after one week.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions

  • Other topical steroid creams or ointments: Using these at the same time as Dipnate N Cream may increase the risk of skin thinning or systemic side effects.
  • Oral or injectable aminoglycoside antibiotics: If absorbed in large quantities through broken skin, neomycin may interact with oral or injectable aminoglycoside antibiotics, potentially increasing the risk of kidney or hearing issues.

Drug-Food Interactions

  • No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interactions

  • Viral skin infections (such as shingles, chickenpox, or cold sores) or fungal skin infections: Do not use this product if you have active viral or fungal skin infection as the steroid component can worsen these conditions.
  • Kidney damage or hearing problems: Use with extreme caution if you have a history of kidney damage or hearing problems, particularly if applying the cream over extensive areas of broken skin where absorption is higher.
No Drug - Drug interactions found in our data. We may lack specific data on this medicine and are actively working to update our database. Consult your doctor for personalized advice

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Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[ANTIBIOTICS AND CORTICOSTEROIDS]

FAQs

Dipnate N Cream is used to treat bacterial skin infections, such as eczema (inflamed, itchy, cracked and rough skin patches), psoriasis (skin cells multiply rapidly to form bumpy (uneven) red patches covered with white scales), dermatitis (itchy inflammation of the skin), melasma (brown patches on the face) and insect bites. It is also used to treat prurigo nodularis (hard, itchy lumps on the skin), lichen simplex chronicus (scaling of the skin due to repetitive itching), lichen planus (swelling and irritation in the skin, hair, nails and mucous membranes), seborrhoeic dermatitis (scaly patches and red skin mainly on the scalp), miliaria (prickly heat), and anal and genital intertrigo (chaffing of the skin).
Dipnate N Cream consists of Betamethasone, Neomycin, and Zinc sulfate. Collectively, Dipnate N Cream works by killing the bacteria that cause infection and relieves the inflammation and itchiness caused due to various skin infections like eczema, psoriasis, melasma, insect bites, and dermatitis.
When used for longer periods, Betamethasone in Dipnate N Cream gets absorbed in the blood circulation and can cause adrenal suppression and Cushing's syndrome. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of Dipnate N Cream based on the severity of your infection. It is advised to use Dipnate N Cream only for the prescribed period since long term usage of Dipnate N Cream on the skin may cause increased hair growth, and weakening and thinning of the skin.
Betamethasone in Dipnate N Cream is not recommended for use in diaper rash, diabetes, Cushing's disease (high cortisol levels), pituitary gland diseases, cataract and glaucoma. Neomycin is not recommended for dehydration, hearing problems (ototoxicity), osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), muscle weakness, kidney, and gastrointestinal diseases. Hence, please consult your doctor before starting Dipnate N Cream.
Dipnate N Cream is not recommended for use in fungal infections (ringworm or athlete's foot), viral infections (herpes or chickenpox), rash around the mouth (perioral dermatitis), itching of genital and anal skin, yeast infections, and rosacea (small, red, pus-filled bumps on the face). Please seek doctor advice if you have any of these conditions.
Please do not stop using Dipnate N Cream on your own even if the symptoms are relieved. Your symptoms may improve before the skin infection is completely cured. Continue the usage of Dipnate N Cream until your course advised by the doctor is finished.
No, Dipnate N Cream is not recommended for treating burns. Applying it to burns can cause irritation and delay healing. If Dipnate N Cream accidently comes in contact with such areas, rinse the area thoroughly with water. Dipnate N Cream should be used only as advised by your doctor.
Many patients notice an improvement in itching, redness, and swelling within a few days of starting treatment. If there is no improvement after about one week or your symptoms worsen, consult your doctor.
Wash and dry the affected area thoroughly before applying the cream. Apply a thin layer of Dipnate N Cream to the affected area. Gently rub it into the skin until it is disappeared. Avoid getting Dipnate N Cream in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If it comes in contact with these areas, rinse with plenty of water immediately. Wash your hands after applying the cream, unless your hands are the affected area.
Do not cover the affected areas with occlusive dressings while using Dipnate N Cream. Avoid applying Dipnate N Cream on the sunburns, lesions, blisters and open wounds. Do not wash the treated areas for a minimum of 3 hours after you apply Dipnate N Cream. Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Dipnate N Cream and if you are breastfeeding, pregnancy or planning to pregnancy to pregnancy to avoid potential interactions.
The common side effects of Dipnate N Cream are itching, dryness, burning sensation at the application site, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
You should only apply Dipnate N Cream to your face if your doctor has specifically instructed you to do so. The skin on your face is very delicate, and prolonged use of steroids in this area can lead to skin thinning. Talk to your doctor before applying it to sensitive areas.
The safety of Dipnate N Cream during pregnancy is not fully established. It should only be used if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the developing baby. Talk to your doctor to discuss your options.
No, you should avoid applying Dipnate N Cream to large open wounds, deep cuts, or severely damaged skin. Doing so can cause too much of the medication to enter your bloodstream, which increases the risk of side effects. Talk to your doctor if you have deep wounds.
It is best to wait at least 20 to 30 minutes after applying Dipnate N Cream before putting on any other skincare products or moisturizers. This ensures the medication has been fully absorbed by the skin. Talk to your pharmacist for advice on product sequencing.
If you experience increased redness, burning, swelling, or a new rash after applying Dipnate N Cream, stop using it immediately. You may be experiencing an allergic reaction. Wash the area gently with water and talk to your doctor right away.
Dipnate N Cream is generally not recommended for diaper rash, especially under tight plastic pants or diapers, which can increase steroid absorption. Talk to your pediatrician to get a safe, appropriate recommendation for diaper rash.
Hearing problems are very rare with normal use. However, applying large amounts over damaged skin for prolonged periods may increase the absorption of neomycin and rarely affect hearing. Use the medicine exactly as prescribed.

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Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

No. 2/140 Indra Nagar Valasaravakkam, Chennai, -600 087
Other Info - DIP0068
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