Drug details

Diprolene Lotion (betamethasone dipropionate)

type of Corticosteroids, Topical

Diprolene Lotion (betamethasone dipropionate) is a topical (for the skin) steroid used to treat inflammation caused by a number of conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, and psoriasis. Diprolene Lotion is available in generic form.

The drug is often used to treat Psoriasis .

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • itching,
  • burning,
  • redness,
  • irritation,
  • dryness, or
  • peeling at the application site when first applied to the skin
The following drugs are related to Diprolene Lotion, either as a replacement or used together:
  • Cyclocort Ointment (amcinonide topical)
  • Targretin Gel (bexarotene gel)
  • Tovet (clobetasol propionate foam)
  • Cutivate Lotion (fluticasone propionate lotion)
  • Desonate (desonide gel)
  • Verdeso (desonide foam)
  • Texacort (dexamethasone tablets)
  • Epifoam (pramoxine hydrochloride and hydrocortisone acetate aerosol foam)
  • Halog Solution (halcinonide topical solution)
  • Westcort Cream (hydrocortisone valerate cream)
  • Opzelura (ruxolitinib cream)
  • Trianex (triamcinolone acetonide ointment)
The following supplements are related to Diprolene Lotion, and may be used together with the drug:
  • Bovine Cartilage (s.)
  • Lactobacillus (s.)