diprolene af

Frequently asked questions

What does Diprolene Af treat?

Diprolene Af (Betamethasone Dipropionate) may be used to treat atopic dermatitis, facial dermatoses, foot dermatoses, hand dermatoses, inflammation, leg dermatoses, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How does Diprolene Af work?

Diprolene Af is a corticosteroid. Corticosteroids mimic the body's natural stress hormone cortisol: they enter cells and bind a glucocorticoid receptor that switches off genes for inflammatory chemicals, calming swelling, redness, and an overactive immune response.

How is Diprolene Af rated?

pharmaranks gives Diprolene Af a composite score of 3.5 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

Is there a coupon or discount for Diprolene Af?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Diprolene Af. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Diprolene Af?

Diprolene Af is marketed by Organon. You can see Organon's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Diprolene Af a brand-name or generic drug?

Diprolene Af is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Betamethasone Dipropionate. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Betamethasone Dipropionate are available — ask your pharmacist.

Is Diprolene Af available over the counter?

No. Diprolene Af is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Diprolene Af come in?

Diprolene Af is currently marketed as topical and augmented, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Diprolene Af?

Diprolene Af is classified as corticosteroid, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Diprolene Af FDA-registered?

Diprolene Af is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA019555. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Diprolene Af been recalled by the FDA?

Diprolene Af has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Diprolene Af safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Diprolene Af a recall-safety score of 70/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.