Quick Overview

Advantan ointment (methylprednisolone aceponate) is a prescription topical corticosteroid used to relieve redness, swelling, itching, and irritation from inflammatory skin conditions like eczema (atopic, contact, dyshidrotic) and psoriasis, working by reducing inflammation and allergic reactions. It's applied thinly to affected areas, usually once daily, for short periods to treat symptoms like dryness, itching, and weeping skin, but should be avoided with certain infections (like chickenpox, TB) or skin conditions (like acne, rosacea