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Advantan

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Depomedrol • Solumedrol • Medrol • Depo-medrol • Ap methylpred

Generic Drug

Methylprednisolone

Side Effects

Common

Spinning sensation
Increased sweating
Thin skin
Nausea
Weight gain
Nervousness
Headache
Increased appetite
Muscle weakness
Mood swings
Emotional instability
Muscle wasting
Excess hair
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Paresthesia
Excessive sweating
Numbness or tingling
Rash
Enlarged liver
Emotional problems

Serious

Fluid in the lungs
Convulsion

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A 31-year old female asked:

Hi, What can I substitude advantan Ointment with as I can no longer afford to buy it, does it have a generic?

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A 34-year old female asked:

I need a script for advantan ointment my baby has bad rash ?

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A 19-year old male asked:

I used advantan(methylprednislone aceponate) for one week on face and now when i work out the places i have put it they dont get red they remain white?

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A 23-year old female asked:

Why would advantan cream be prescribed when on roaccutan treatment. After 5 months, there are few persistent pimples.

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A 29-year old male asked:

My ears are very itchy inside and out. They sometimes tend to even get flaky. I have used Advantan and E45 with no success. I need help.

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A 19-year old female asked:

Hi, I have tiny, small bumps on my face that looks like a rash and it itches. I have used advantan and alerid tablets but the bumps reappeared.

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A 32-year old female asked:

My 2month old has skin rash that keeps coming & going on his face. The Padeatrician prescribed a mixture of Advantan & SBR Ointment. What can I use?

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A 42-year old male asked:

Hi, my wife and two daughters have skin allergies. Wife seems to have a sensitivity to detergents. Have tried advantan fatty ointment but problem still persists. Both my daughters have allergies but we dnt know what to. What specialist can help me?

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A 31-year old male asked:

Is it safe to use Advantan milk on a 8 week old baby?

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A 24-year old male asked:

Please assist. Scalp very dry and covered in small white sores. Advantan scalp lotion and eucerin shampoo not helping?

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A 34-year old female asked:

I went for a allergy test they said I am allergic to nickel and chollophony got some advantan and anti-histamine but still scratch a lot some days ?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 31-year old female asked:

I wonder why many doctors prescribe strong corticosteroids like betamethasonum or advantan when it cant heal any inflamed itchy rash that is spreading?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 28-year old female asked:

Hello,my clearblue pregnancy test showed 3+ weeks. I did not know i was pregnant until this Wednesday and i had been using Advantan cream for my excema. I have stopped using it as soon as i found out. Will this affect the foetus?

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A 32-year old female asked:

My four month old was given SBRointment-Advantan for itchy red skin by Padeatrician but he still itches, what can I give the itching, allergex good?

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A 20-year old male asked:

I used advantan(methylprednisolone aceponate)on face and now my face has a hypopigmented area that is paller than the hole face.What can I do to resolve it?

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A 34-year old female asked:

Hi doctor, for the baby's eczema, I'm a little bit worried about the Advantan cream, thinking if I apply it on the baby's skin, it will works quickly in short-term, but the eczema will be back, can't be totally cured? Am I right?

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A 31-year old female asked:

Can advantan ointment be used for red rash under breasts(probably heat rash as it is not always itchy or spreading)-is it ok to use it on heat rash?

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A 40-year old male asked:

My son (4yrs) has impatigo eczema, the Dermatologist gave him a cream called Advantan. Its been more than 2 weeks now and the rash got smaller but recently its gotten worse and now starting to move down to his chin. What else can we try?

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A 24-year old male asked:

I've bn recmnded Advantan scalp solution by my dermatologist to treat my scalp eczema. I'm now on the 2nd course of the soltn as the eczema is still present. Will this steriod soltn cause my skin and hair to thin whilst treating the eczema?

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A 23-year old male asked:

Been using advantan for atleast 4 years now on my hands and feet, i get tiny blisters, that heal but recur! is it steroid induced dermatitis now?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 26-year old female asked:

My 7 months old baby has pimples on the forehead, head and back, I've tried advantan cream recommended by his pediatrician. It's been 4 weeks but does not seem to go away. Please help?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 30-year old female asked:

I'm 7weeks pregnant,had bladder infection,treated with antibiotics.Now have allergic reaction of antibiotics, rash in my face-is advantan safe to use for the rush?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 35-year old female asked:

Hi Im at my 30s last year I developed some pigmentation on my face, went to a dermatologist but couldnt get help. The doctor prescribed advantan, retinol and prednisone tablets. She said it was fungus ?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 36-year old female asked:

Woman in my 30s, experiencing hair loss with itchy scalp. Symptoms started during banting diet, thyroid tests were fine &advantan drops helped? Help!

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 30-year old female asked:

Sporizole, prednisone & advantan for 5 days for blisters on palm and all cleared up.But 3 days after i stopped its back. Fungal infection or eczema?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 42-year old female asked:

I have been experiencing a recurring rash which was only on my chin and sometimes on my forehead. Now I seem to get around my mouth and cheeks as well. Im using advantan, have had antibiotics. The only thing that seems to settle it is Prednisone. ?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 59-year old female asked:

Rash on hands for months started on top left hand . Dr thought it was eczema and prescribed Terbaspor topical cream. The rash spread to fingers on both hands then was prescribed presidone, celestamine,advantan & clobex spray. Now worse itchy & hurt

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 35-year old female asked:

My 4 mths baby's face was red lumpy itchy. also on arm and behing the knees. Pedestrian said eczema, atopic dermatitis. Gave advantan 3 days & Eldel. I have seen after using the advantan my baby face had some discoloration around her cheek mouth nose?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 60-year old male asked:

The advantage of ezetrol iver zimmex?

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A 60-year old male asked:

The advantage of ezetrol overr zimmex?

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