Rinderon Vs Ointment 10 g [Designated Class 2 OTC Drug]

Product Information

For eczema, itching and insect bites
Treatment for eczema and dermatitis

This medicine is a treatment for skin diseases, so do not use it under makeup or after shaving.
Using large amounts or using it over a long period may cause side effects such as thinning of the skin or dilation of blood vessels in the skin. The skin of the face is thin, so take particular care.
Also, do not continue using it unnecessarily after symptoms have improved.
Deviating from the specified dosage and administration of a medicine leads to serious harm to health. Always read the product instructions carefully before use and follow the dosage and administration. Even when a medicine is used correctly according to the dosage and administration, side effects may occur. If you notice anything unusual, stop use immediately and consult a doctor or pharmacist.

●Precautions for Use
■■Things You Must Not Do■■
(Failure to follow these instructions may worsen current symptoms or increase the risk of side effects)
1. The following persons must not use this medicine
Persons who have had allergic symptoms caused by this medicine or its ingredients
2. Do not use on the following areas
(1) Affected areas with varicella (chickenpox), athlete's foot/ringworm, etc., or with suppuration
(2) Eyes, area around the eyes
3. Do not use over a wide area of the face
4. Do not use continuously for a long period
■■Things To Consult On■■
1. The following persons should consult a doctor, pharmacist or registered salesclerk before use
(1) Persons receiving treatment from a doctor
(2) Persons who are pregnant or who think they may be pregnant
(3) Persons who have had allergic symptoms caused by medicines, etc.
(4) Persons whose affected area is extensive
(5) Persons with severe weeping or erosion
2. If any of the following symptoms appear after using this medicine, they may be side effects. Stop use immediately and consult a doctor, pharmacist or registered salesclerk, bringing this document with you

Relevant Area – Symptoms
Skin – Rash/redness, itching
Skin (affected area) – Tinea such as athlete's foot/ringworm, acne, suppurative symptoms, persistent irritation, whitening

3. If symptoms do not improve after using this medicine for 5 to 6 days, stop use and consult a doctor, pharmacist or registered salesclerk, bringing this document with you


●Indications
Eczema, dermatitis, heat rash, contact dermatitis, itching, chilblains, insect bites, hives


●Dosage and Administration
Apply an appropriate amount to the affected area 1 to several times a day.

<Precautions Concerning Dosage and Administration>
(1) Strictly follow the specified dosage and administration.
(2) When giving this medicine to a child, have the child use it under the guidance and supervision of a parent or guardian.
(3) Be careful not to get it in the eyes.
If it does get in the eyes, wash immediately with water or lukewarm water.
If symptoms are severe, see an ophthalmologist.
(4) For external use only; do not take internally.
(5) Do not cover the application site with poorly breathable materials such as plastic wrap.
Also, when using it on areas covered by a diaper, do not use tight-fitting diapers or airtight pants such as those made of vinyl.
(6) Do not use under makeup, after shaving, etc.


●Ingredients and Amounts
Rinderon Vs Ointment is a white to pale yellow ointment and contains the following ingredients per 1 g.
Ingredient – Amount (per 1 g) – Action
Betamethasone valerate – 1.2 mg
– An adrenocortical hormone that suppresses inflammation and relieves itching

As additives,
contains liquid paraffin and white petrolatum.


●Precautions for Storage and Handling
(1) Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.
(2) Keep out of reach of children.
(3) Do not transfer to another container. (This results in misuse or a change in quality)
(4) Do not use this product after the expiration date.

[Other Information Stated in the Package Insert]
The key with skin trouble is to heal it quickly.
Topical steroids are effective for skin trouble such as eczema and dermatitis.
Skin trouble such as dermatitis, eczema, contact dermatitis and the itching that accompanies them arises from inflammation of the skin. If unpleasant symptoms accompanied by itching persist, you keep scratching the skin, which may worsen the symptoms or leave scars. The key to treating skin trouble is to suppress the inflammation early and improve the symptoms promptly. To do this, it is important to use topical steroids correctly.
Steroids are substances produced in the human body and have a powerful anti-inflammatory action. Topical steroids, which are chemically synthesized steroids, are medicines that calm local inflammation.

Effective for everyday skin trouble and various types of dermatitis.
Eczema Dermatitis Heat rash Contact dermatitis Itching Chilblains Insect bites Hives
※Do not use if the affected area is suppurating and weeping.

About use on skin symptoms accompanied by suppuration
When dermatitis occurs, severe itching often occurs as well, and if you keep scratching, the barrier function that protects the skin from infection, etc. weakens, making it easier for bacteria, etc. to enter through the skin, which may lead to infection and suppuration of the affected area. This medicine is a medicine that improves symptoms such as dermatitis and itching.
Do not use on affected areas with suppuration.
Condition of affected area – This medicine
Dermatitis without suppuration (infection) – ○
Dermatitis with suppuration (infection) – ×

How to open the tube
Open the cap, turn it upside down, and firmly insert the protrusion on the cap into the mouth of the tube to make a hole.

Tips for application
[Guide to the amount to apply]
As a guide, the amount that can be applied to an area the size of 2 palms is the amount of medicine placed from the tip of an adult's index finger to the first joint (approximately 0.5 g).
※Adjust the amount according to the area of the affected part.
[Apply gently]
Place the medicine on the affected area and gently spread it over the entire affected area without rubbing it in. As a rule, the surface should be slightly sticky.
Take care not to rub it in.
Applying it generously ensures the medicine reaches the eczema.
[If symptoms do not improve after using this medicine for 5 to 6 days or if they worsen, stop using the medicine and consult a doctor, pharmacist or registered salesclerk.]

About side effects
When topical steroids are used properly in terms of duration of use and amount applied, side effects do not occur frequently. In cases such as long-term continuous use, the skin may become white or thin. Also, using it on areas with an infection such as athlete's foot may worsen the symptoms.

Everyday habits to avoid worsening skin trouble
□Because itching increases when the body warms up, keep baths short and use lukewarm water.
□Wash the body gently with a soft towel or your hands.
□For clothing and bedding that touch the skin directly, avoid scratchy materials such as wool and synthetic fibers.
□In your diet, avoid irritants such as alcohol and spices.


●Contact Information
Direct inquiries about this product to the store where you purchased it or to the contact below.
●Shionogi Healthcare Co., Ltd. "Drug Information Center"
2-6-18 Kitahama, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Osaka 06-6209-6948, Tokyo 03-3406-8450
9:00–17:00 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)

About the "Adverse Drug Reaction Relief System"
Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA)
Phone: 0120-149-931 (toll-free)

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