THE PREPARATION DESCRIPTION IS NOT INTENDED FOR MEDICATION WITHOUT PARTICIPATION OF THE DOCTOR!

What is it used for?
• To relieve redness, swelling, itching and irritation
• To treat eczema, psoriasis

Contraindications and cautions:
Advantan shouldn’t been used if you have allergy to:
• any medicine containing methylprednisolone aceponate
• any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet (see Product description).
• any other similar medicine, that is, topical corticosteroids
Some of the symptoms of an allergic reaction may include shortness of breath, wheezing or difficulty breathing; swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body; rash, itching or hives on the skin.
Do not use Advantan if in the area of skin you are treating:
• you have infection due to
- tuberculosis (TB) or syphilis
- a virus such as chicken-pox or shingles
- a skin reaction following a vaccination
Do not use Advantan if you have acne, rosacea or perioral dermatitis.
Tell your doctor if you
• are pregnant or plan to become pregnant
• are breast-feeding
• plan to breastfeed
Your doctor can discuss with you the risks and benefits of using Advantan.
Advantan should be used only on the skin. Avoid getting Advantan in your eyes. Do not put Advantan in your mouth. Do not swallow Advantan.

Side effects:
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any unpleasant effects while you are using Advantan.
The following list includes side effects that are rare:
- thinning of the skin
- the appearance of fine blood vessels on the skin surface
- stretch marks
- acne
- infection of hair follicles
- excessive unwanted hair growth
- redness and irritation around the mouth (perioral dermatitis)
- allergic skin reactions
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice anything that is making you feel unwell.
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some people.
Interactions: Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are on any other medicines, including any that you buy without a prescription from your pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop.
Your doctor and pharmacist have more information on medicines to be careful with or avoid while using Advantan.