Advantan
Advantan cream is an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid cream used on the skin to relieve allergic and inflammatory skin reactions, reducing redness, swelling, and itching.
Form
emulsiovoide
Strength
0.1 %
Active Ingredient
Methylprenisolone aceponate
Manufacturer
Leo Pharma A/S
How to Use
Dosage
Apply a thin layer to the affected skin area once a day.
Method
Gently rub the cream into the skin.
Important
Adults should not use Advantan for more than 12 weeks, and children for more than 4 weeks; always use it for the shortest time possible.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Local skin irritation (e.g., burning sensation, itching at the application site)
RARE
- •Dry skin
- •Redness at the application site
- •Small blisters at the application site
- •Inflammation of hair follicles (folliculitis)
- •Rash
- •Numbness or tingling sensation on the skin (paresthesia)
- •Drug hypersensitivity
- •Inflammation of the tissue under the skin (cellulitis)
- •Swelling and irritation at the application site
- •Pustular skin inflammation
- •Skin wounds
- •Dilation of small blood vessels (red spots)
- •Skin thinning
- •Fungal skin infection
- •Acne
- •Rash around the mouth (perioral dermatitis)
- •Allergic contact eczema
- •Skin stretch marks
- •Skin color changes
- •Increased hair growth
- •Increased eye pressure (glaucoma)
- •Blurred vision
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to methylprednisolone aceponate or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have tuberculosis, syphilis, or viral diseases (e.g., chickenpox, shingles).
- Do not use on inflamed skin areas with rosacea, wounds, acne, reactions from vaccinations (redness, inflammation), or rash around the mouth (perioral dermatitis).
- Do not use for bacterial or fungal infections unless treated with specific medication at the same time.
- Do not apply to eyes, mouth, open wounds, or mucous membranes (e.g., around the anus or genitals).
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- Do not use on large skin areas (over 40% of the body surface).
- Do not use under airtight or waterproof materials like bandages, tight clothing, or diapers, unless your doctor tells you to.
- Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless specifically instructed by your doctor.
- If used with latex products like condoms or diaphragms, Advantan cream might damage them and reduce their effectiveness.
- Advantan cream is not recommended for children under 1 year of age.