Eclar plaster 20 mcg/cm2 (anti-inflammatory, steroid)

General information on Japanese Eclar plaster 20 mcg/cm2 (anti-inflammatory, steroid)    

Package details: 50 sheets (7.5 cm X 10 cm).

Manufacturer: Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc., Japan

Active ingredient: deprodone propionate (chemical formula C24H32O5)

Medical effect: Eclar plasters are effective for the treatment of eczema, dermatitis, insect bites, prurigo, psoriasis, palmoplantar pustulosis, scars/keloids, lichen and granulomas.

Contraindications and precautions: do not use in the following categories of patients:

• patient with skin infections,
• patients with mites from domestic animals (scabies, crab louse etc.),
• patients with eczematous otitis externa,
• patients with ulcers,
• patients with burns or frostbites,
• pregnant or breastfeeding women.

 If an allergic reaction occurs, stop using the medication and consult with your doctor. If you’re taking any other medication, please consult with your doctor before use.

Dosage and administration of Japanese Eclar plaster 20 mcg/cm2 (anti-inflammatory, steroid)

Make sure that the affected area is clean and dry. Cut the plaster into a suitable size for one time, remove the release paper and apply it to the affected area. Replace it every 12 or 24 hours. If necessary, you can apply the plaster only at night.

How effective are Eclar plasters 20 mcg/cm2 from Japan (anti-inflammatory, steroid)?

Eclar plasters contain deprodone propionate, a synthetic glucocorticoid corticosteroid. It provides an anti-inflammatory effect, suppressing such symptoms as itch and swelling. This medication promotes the reduction in inflammatory response by inhibiting the leukocyte and monocyte activity and the reduction of plasma protease inhibitors, which promotes collagenase activity. By this, Eclar plasters effectively prevent the development and recurrence of keloids and hypertrophic scars.

Who should use Eclar plaster?

Eclar plaster can be used for both children and adults under the supervision of the consulting doctor. Studies show that deprodone propionate is especially effective for the prevention of scars in children, because children have thinner skin, and thus steroids are absorbed easier. Also, contact dermatitis does not tend to occur in children after the use of Eclar plasters (I. Goutos, R. Ogawa. Steroid tape: A promising adjunct to scar management // Scars, Burns & Healing, Volume 3, 2017).