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prednicarbate

Moderately potent topical corticosteroid · Anti-inflammatory, Immunosuppressive, Antiproliferative

Moderately potent topical corticosteroidAnti-inflammatory, Immunosuppressive, Antiproliferative
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
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not curated
INTERACTIONS
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none in our sources
PREGNANCY
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not curated

Mechanism

Benefits by virtue of antiinflammatory, immunosuppressive, vasoconstrictor and antiproliferative (for scaling lesions) actions.

Indications

Variety of dermatological conditions

Dosing

Adult
0.1-0.25% cream

Side effects

Common
Thinning of epidermisDermal atrophyTelangiectasiaStriaeEasy bruisingHypopigmentationDelayed wound healingFungal and bacterial infections
Serious
  • Adrenal pituitary suppression (with large, repeated amounts)
  • Cushing’s syndrome (rarely)

Related guidelines

Other Moderately potent topical corticosteroid drugs

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Textbook-sourced·Sources: KD Tripathi 7e·Updated: 2026-05-10