QUADRIDERM

Quadriderm Information

Quadriderm is a topical medication based on the main ingredient Betamethasone. Available under the form of cream, this medicine is a topical corticosteroid employed in the relief of redness, itching, swelling and discomfort that is caused by several affections of the skin.

Quadriderm Indications

Quadriderm is typically employed in the prevention and / or relief of the symptoms caused by such medical affections as allergic inflammations or pruritic dermatoses. This medicine can also be employed in cases where infections caused by bacteria or fungi are suspected. Quadriderm may also be prescribed in other situations as well, for the treatment or prophylaxis of other medical conditions. If you have been prescribed a treatment with this medicine and are unsure why, it is recommended to consult with your prescribing health care specialist.

Quadriderm Warnings

Patients suffering from an allergy to Quadriderm, to any of its components or generally to corticosteroids should not be prescribed nor administered this medicine. Also, the prescribing health care professional should carefully outweigh the risks and benefits of a therapy with this medication in patients suffering from glaucoma or cataracts, as corticosteroids used in the vicinity of the eye may worsen these conditions. In the case of patients suffering from diabetes mellitus, the excessive use of corticosteroids may increase the levels of glucose in the patient’s blood and urine, thus causing a loss of control over the affection. This is not an issue with short-term corticosteroid therapies.

Quadriderm should not be applied in areas of the skin affected by medical conditions that cause thinning or easy bruising. Also, it should not be applied in areas that are affected by skin infections or areas that present open sores. The prescribing health care professional may reconsider the therapy options for patients that are suffering from tuberculosis.

Quadriderm Intake Guidelines

It is highly recommended to follow the Quadriderm application guidelines as they have been prescribed to you by the examining health care specialist. Typically, you should apply a small quantity of the medicine on the affected skin and gently massage it on the skin, until it forms a thin layer of medication covering the entire area. You should take extra care if you need to apply the cream near the eyes, in order to avoid getting this medication in the eyes. If this accidentally happens, it is strongly recommended to flush the eyes with clean water. You should always wash your hands after applying this medicine on the affected area.

It is strongly recommended that you do not cover or bandage the treated area unless the prescribing health care professional has provided you with specific instructions to do so.

Quadriderm Dosage

The exact Quadriderm dosage may vary from one case to another, depending on several factors such as the affection being treated or the patient’s medical condition. As such, it is highly recommended that you closely follow the Quadriderm dosage that has been prescribed to you by the examining health care specialist, and do not attempt to modify the dosage in any way, either by altering the dose or by changing the application frequency. If you are unsure regarding the appropriate Quadriderm dosage, you should consult your personal health care professional for further information.

Quadriderm Overdose

At this time, the exact symptoms of an overdose with Quadriderm are not known, but are expected to appear as an exacerbation of the side effects associated with this medication. It is strongly recommended that you do not exceed the prescribed daily dose, and do not apply the medication more frequently than advised by the prescribed health care professional. In any situation in which you suspect an overdose with Quadriderm, you should move to the nearest hospital in order to seek emergency medical attention. In less severe cases, you may consult with your personal health care professional for advice.

Quadriderm Missed Dose

In the case you have missed applying a dose of Quadriderm, you are advised to apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for another application of the medicine, you should completely skip the missed dose and consult with your personal health care provider regarding any possible measures that need to be taken. It is strongly advised against applying a double dose of Quadriderm in order to make up for a missed dose unless you receive instructions to do so from your personal health care provider.

Quadriderm Side Effects

Quadriderm may cause a number of severe, but rare side effects. In some cases, these symptoms may be unique to your case or they may be variations of the following possible symptoms: itching and burning, blisters (sometimes containing blood), increased skin sensitivity, numbness, skin infections, raised spots on the skin (sometimes colored differently than the surrounding skin), easy bruising or thinning of the skin. Some patients following a treatment with Quadriderm have reported developing acne or small reddish blisters, accompanied with itching or burning sensations.

In cases where the product is used near the eyes, eye pain and / or blurring of the vision or in some cases gradual loss of vision have been reported. There may also be other symptoms associated with use of Quadriderm topical cream. It is strongly advised that you consult with your personal health care provider if you begin experiencing any persistent, unexpected symptoms.

Quadriderm Drug Reactions

Quadriderm may interact with other topical medication applied to the same area of skin. As such, it is strongly advised that before starting a treatment with this drug you inform the prescribing health care professional of any other medication or products that you are using on the same areas of skin. For more detailed information on the possible Quadriderm drug interactions, it is recommended to consult a pharmacist, a doctor or a nurse.