Drug details

ApexiCon E (diflorasone diacetate)

type of Corticosteroids, Topical

ApexiCon E (diflorasone diacetate cream USP 0.05%) is a topical corticosteroid indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic (itching) manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses. ApexiCon E is available in generic form as diflorasone diacetate.

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • hives,
  • difficulty breathing,
  • swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
  • blurred vision,
  • swelling,
  • weight gain (especially in your face or your upper back and torso),
  • irritableness,
  • eye pain,
  • memory problems,
  • tunnel vision,
  • seeing halos around lights,
  • irregular menstrual periods,
  • changes in sexual function,
  • severe skin irritation where the medicine was applied, and
  • signs of skin infection (swelling, redness, warmth, or oozing)
The following drugs are related to ApexiCon E, either as a replacement or used together:
  • Opzelura (ruxolitinib cream)