Dipnate N Cream is a dermatological medicine primarily used to treat bacterial skin infections, such as eczema (inflamed, itchy, cracked and rough skin patches), psoriasis (skin cells multiply rapidly to form bumpy (uneven) red patches covered with white scales), dermatitis (itchy inflammation of the skin), melasma (brown patches on the face) and insect bites. Dipnate N Cream is also used to treat prurigo nodularis (hard, itchy lumps on the skin), lichen simplex chronicus (scaling of the skin due to repetitive itching), lichen planus (swelling and irritation in the skin, hair, nails and mucous membranes), seborrhoeic dermatitis (scaly patches and red skin mainly on the scalp), miliaria (prickly heat), and anal and genital intertrigo (chaffing of the skin). Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness.

Dipnate N Cream is composed of Betamethasone (corticosteroid), Neomycin (antibiotic), and Zinc sulfate (antiseptic and astringent). Betamethasone is a corticosteroid that blocks the production of prostaglandins (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen and itchy. It treats inflammation and itchiness caused by eczema and psoriasis. Neomycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic and prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Zinc sulfate is antiseptic and astringent. It is topically used for healing skin wounds and ulcers. It sulfate cleanses the skin, tightens pores, and reduces oil production. It also has peeling and antioxidant effects.

Your doctor will advise the appropriate dose that suits your infection. Common side effects of Dipnate N Cream include itching, dryness, and burning sensation at the application site, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea. These side effects are temporary and gradually resolve over time.

Do not use topical Dipnate N Cream on open wounds, blisters and lesions. Please do not cover the affected areas with a dressing or bandage since it increases the side effects. Dipnate N Cream is not recommended for use in diaper rash. Let your doctor know if you have diabetes, Cushing's disease (high cortisol levels), pituitary gland diseases, cataract and glaucoma, dehydration, hearing problems (ototoxicity), osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), muscle weakness, kidney and gastrointestinal disorders before using Dipnate N Cream. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before starting Dipnate N Cream.

Dipnate N Cream treats various bacterial skin infections, such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, melasma, and insect bites. It consists of Betamethasone, Neomycin, and Zinc sulfate. Betamethasone is a corticosteroid that blocks prostaglandins' production (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen and itchy. It relieves the inflammation and itchiness caused by eczema and psoriasis. Neomycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Zinc sulfate is antiseptic and astringent that heals skin wounds and ulcers. It also has anti-inflammatory properties and relieves the redness, irritation and scars caused by acne. It has peeling and antioxidant effects and cleanses the skin, tightens pores, and reduces oil production.

• Itching
• Dryness
• Burning sensation at the application site
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea

Do not cover the affected areas with occlusive dressings while using Dipnate N Cream. Avoid applying Dipnate N Cream on the sunburns, lesions, blisters and open wounds. Do not wash the treated areas for a minimum of 3 hours after you apply Dipnate N Cream. Let your doctor know if you plan to become pregnant, are already pregnant or are a lactating mother before using Dipnate N Cream. This medicine is recommended for children only with a doctor's advice.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Dipnate N Cream may interact with drugs treating HIV/AIDS (cobicistat), fluid retention drugs (furosemide), drugs treating acid reflux (esomeprazole), and other corticosteroids. 

Drug-Food Interaction: No drug-food interactions found/ established. However, avoiding fatty foods, alcohol, and caffeine can effectively manage bacterial infections.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Brief your doctor if you have a medical history of allergic reactions to medicines, pituitary gland diseases, dehydration problems, cataract or glaucoma, diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders, hearing problems (ototoxicity), osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), muscle weakness, liver and kidney diseases before taking Dipnate N Cream. Dipnate N Cream is contradicted in a rash around the mouth (perioral dermatitis), fungal infections (ringworm or athlete's foot), viral infections (herpes or chickenpox), itching of genital and anal skin, yeast infections, and rosacea. 

• COBICISTAT
• FUROSEMIDE
• ESOMEPRAZOLE

• Use mild soap while taking baths and prefer warm baths.
• Always wear loose-fitting clothes to avoid further sweat and the spread of skin infection.
• Regularly change your socks and wash your feet. Avoid shoes that make your feet sweaty and hot.
• Do not walk barefoot at places like gym showers to prevent bacterial infections.
• Do not scratch the affected area of the skin, as it can spread the infection to other body parts.
• Avoid sharing towels, combs, bed sheets, shoes or socks with others.
• Wash your bed sheets and towels regularly.
• Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.
• Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep. 

• Monitor your blood glucose levels regularly since Betamethasone in Dipnate N Cream can cause a rise in blood sugar levels in diabetic patients. 
• It is advised to keep a check on your cortisol levels with an 8 AM morning cortisol test since a longer period of usage of Dipnate N Cream may cause Cushing's syndrome and adrenal suppression.

Bacterial skin infection: Bacterial skin infection occurs when bacteria penetrate through hair follicles or the skin breaks and infect the skin. Symptoms include redness, pain, tenderness of the skin, minor bumps or boils, rashes, blisters, cracked/dry skin, swelling, stinging or burning sensation, pus formation, and itching.

Eczema: It is a condition in which skin patches become inflamed, itchy, cracked, and rough. Psoriasis: It is a skin disorder in which skin cells multiply and form bumpy (uneven) red patches covered with white scales. Dermatitis: It is a skin condition that causes itchy, dry skin or a rash on swollen, reddened skin. Melasma: It is a pigmentation disorder that causes brown or grey patches to appear on the skin, primarily on the face.