DIATHYNIL "5 MG TABLETS" 30 TABLETS IN PVC/AL BLISTER

Name
Diathynil 5 mg tablets
D(+) biotin


What is it and what is it for?
Diathynil contains the active ingredient D(+) biotin. D(+) biotin is a B vitamin essential for the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and purines.

Diathynil is indicated for the treatment of skin diseases that cause excessive sebum production or flaking.

Indications in adults:
• inflammation of the skin characterised by the presence of slight redness, scales and patches in various areas of the body (seborrheic dermatitis);
• acne;
• hair loss of various kinds (alopecia).

Indications in children:
• localized inflammation of the skin:
- diaper rash
- redness of the skin folds
- cradle cap
• generalized inflammation of the skin:
- widespread and persistent redness of the skin, often with scaling, typical of infants (Leiner-Moussous syndrome also called infant scaly erythroderma)
• diseases related to vitamin deficiency
- inflammation of the tongue with digestive problems

Talk to your doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse.


What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not take Diathynil
• if you are allergic to D(+) biotin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).


Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Diathynil.

While taking Diathynil, you should not eat raw egg whites, as they contain a protein called avidin, which combines with the active ingredient in Diathynil, rendering it inactive.


Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Very rare cases of intolerance with skin redness or urticaria-like symptoms have been reported.