Medipure ST
メディピュアST
Designated Class 2 — Use with special caution
Drug Type
Steroid ointment (prednisolone + glycyrrhetinic acid)
Form
Ointment 10g
Indication
Itching, eruption, eczema, dermatitis, insect bite, heat rash, hives, and chilblains
Warnings & Precautions
This product contains prednisolone, a synthetic corticosteroid. It is coloring-free, fragrance-free, and preservative-free, and is suitable for use on the thin, easily permeable skin of sensitive areas.
Active Ingredients (per 1 g)
Prednisolone (synthetic corticosteroid) 2.5 mg
Glycyrrhetinic acid 5 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Sorbitan stearate, stearic acid, isopropyl myristate, squalane, paraffin, petrolatum
Instructions for Use
- ✓Apply an appropriate amount to the affected area 1 to 4 times per day.
- ✕Do not apply to the following areas:
- Chicken pox (varicella), athlete's foot, ringworm, etc. or suppurated sites.
- ✕Do not apply to a wide area of the face.
- ✕Do not use this product for a prolonged period.
- ✓Follow the prescribed directions for use.
- ✓Children can use this product only under the direction and supervision of a parent or guardian.
- ✓Avoid contact with the eyes. If this product gets into the eye, immediately wash with water or lukewarm water. If the symptom is severe, consult an ophthalmologist.
- ✕Do not take this product internally — for external use only.
- ⚠Consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson before using this product if you:
- (1) Are under the care of a doctor
- (2) Are pregnant or suspected of being pregnant
- (3) Have ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine
- (4) Have a large area affected by skin disease
- (5) Have severe weeping or erosions
- ⚠Consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson and stop using this product immediately if the following symptoms appear after use, as they may be side effects — Skin: Rash/redness, itching, swelling, eruption, dry sensation, irritation, hot sensation, burning sensation; Skin (affected area): Trichophytosis such as athlete's foot, ringworm, etc., acne, suppurative symptoms, or continuous irritation.
- ⚠Consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson if symptoms do not improve after 5 to 6 days — stop using this product and bring the package insert when seeking consultation.
Sources & Documents
- Japanese product page
- English PDF
- Japanese PDF
- Last verified: May 24, 2026
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