Diflorasone (On the skin)

Apexicon E, Psorcon

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

• Do not put cosmetics or skin care products on the treated skin.

Cream, Ointment

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
• Use this medicine only on your skin. Rinse it off right away if it gets on a cut or scrape. Do not get the medicine in your eyes, nose, or mouth.
• Wash your hands with soap and water before and after you use this medicine.
• Apply a thin layer of the medicine to the affected area. Rub it in gently.
• Do not cover the treated area with a bandage unless directed by your doctor.
• This medicine is not for long-term use.
• Do not bandage, cover, or wrap the treated area unless your doctor tells you to. If this medicine is used on the diaper area of your child, avoid using tight-fitting diapers or plastic plants.
• Missed dose: Apply a dose as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and apply a regular dose. Do not apply extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088

Diflorasone (dye-FLOR-a-sone)

Relieves pain, itching, and swelling caused by skin diseases. This medicine is a corticosteroid.

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Blurred vision or vision changes
• Color changes on the skin, dark freckles, easy bruising, muscle weakness
• Gaining weight around your neck, upper back, breast, face, or waist
• Swelling, redness, warmth, pus, or oozing

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

• Redness, itching, or swelling where the medicine is applied

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have cataracts, glaucoma, or any infection.
• This medicine may cause eye or vision problems.
• Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.
• Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
• Do not use this medicine to treat a skin problem your doctor has not examined.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.