What is ApexiCon?
Diflorasone has been identified as a powerful steroid that blocks the release of substances within the body that can cause inflammation.ApexiCon (for your skin) helps treat skin problems like eczema or psoriasis.ApexiCon could be used for other purposes that are not covered in this guideline for medication.
Side effects of ApexiCon
See a doctor immediately. Get medical attention immediately if you notice symptoms or warning signs of an allergic response, such as symptoms of hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of your lips, face, and tongue.
The skin is susceptible to absorbing topical steroid medication, which could result in steroid-related side effects throughout the body. Consult your physician if you are suffering from:
- Swelling or weight gain (especially around your face or in your upper back and torso);
- Irregular menstrual cycle or changes in the sexual function,
- Issues with memory and irritability.
Apexicon could cause severe adverse effects. Take a break from apexicon and contact your doctor immediately if you suffer from:
- Blurred vision blurred vision, pain, or seeing a lot of light sources;
- Extreme skin irritations where the medication was applied
- Symptoms of an infection on the skin (swelling redness, swelling, the sensation of warmth, and the oozing).
Steroid medicine may affect the growth of children. Inform your doctor that your child isn't growing normally during the use of apexicon.
Common negative side effects of apexicon could include:
- The appearance of redness or crusts on the hair follicles
- Burns or burning of the treated skin
- The skin's colour is lightened after treatment.
- Dryness of the skin or irritation
- Acne, skin rash;
- An increase in hair growt
- Stretch marks;
- The white, skin-like, or "pruned" appearance of the skin (caused by putting wound dressings on for a long period of time)
This is not a comprehensive list of possible side effects, and other side effects could occur. Consult your physician to seek medical advice on adverse effects. You can report any adverse reactions to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
Follow the directions on the medicine label and on the label of your package. Be sure to inform your health care providers about your medical ailments and allergies, as well as the medicines you are taking.
Before you take this drug
It is not recommended to make use of ApexiCon in case you have an allergy to diflorasone.Do not administer this medication to children without the advice of a doctor. Children can absorb greater amounts of this drug through their skin and be more susceptible to negative side effects.Don't apply ApexiCon to treat any illness that hasn't been evaluated by your physician.
Informing a physician if you experience symptoms related to:
- Any skin.
Tell your doctor if you suffer from diabetic issues. Topical steroid drugs absorbed through the skin can increase levels of glucose (sugar) in your urine or blood.It is not clear if this medicine can cause harm to a baby who is not yet born. Consult your physician if you are expecting.When you put ApexiCon on your chest area, be sure to avoid the areas that could come into contact with the baby's mouth.
How to take ApexiCon?
Follow the directions on your prescription label, and review all medication guides and instructions sheets. Follow the medication exactly as prescribed.Do not chew it. Topical medicines are to be used only on the skin.Avoid using ApexiCon on infected or broken skin or on open wounds.Wash your hands thoroughly before and after you use ApexiCon if you're not applying the medication to your hands.Apply a small quantity of the product to the affected area, and apply it with a gentle stroke to the area. Don't apply ApexiCon to a large portion of skin.Coverings made of plastic (such as plastic wrap or shower caps) are often used to cover up areas of psoriasis being treated using ApexiCon. Follow the directions of your physician.Don't cover the treated skin area unless a doctor advises you to. Covering areas that have been treated could increase the amount of medication that is absorbed through the skin and result in negative consequences.If you're treating the area around your diaper, be sure not to use disposable diapers or tight-fitting ones.Consult your doctor if the skin problem doesn't improve after a few days of treatment or if it becomes worse when you use ApexiCon.If you take this medication over a long period of time, you could require regular medical examinations.Place it in a cool, dry place free of heat and moisture.
What happens if I miss the dose?
Take the medication as quickly as you can; however, avoid the missed dose if you think it is close to time for the next dose. Do not take two doses at the same time.
What happens if I overdose?
Get medical attention immediately, or contact the poison help line at 1-800-222-1222, in the event that anyone has swallowed the medicine accidentally.A high dose of ApexiCon isn't likely to trigger life-threatening symptoms. However, prolonged usage of high doses of steroid could cause symptoms like thinning skin and easy bruising, as well as changes in the appearance or shape of fat (especially on the neck, face back, waist, and face), a rise in facial hair or acne, menstrual disorders, impotence, or a loss of interest in sexual activity.
What should be avoided?
Rinse your eyes with water. If ApexiCon is in your eyes,
Interaction with other drug
The skin care treatment will not be affected by any other medications that you are taking. But there are many drugs that interact with one another. Inform your health professionals about any medications you take that include prescription and non-prescription drugs, vitamins, and herbal remedies.
