Clobetasone
About Clobetasone
Clobetasone is a hormone cream and a corticosteroid. It is used for curing skin inflammation diseases such as eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis.
On using Clobetasone you may experience side effects such as hypersensitivity, patches, increased hair growth, irritation, itching, weight gain, high blood pressure and burning sensations. Should your reactions persist or become severe over time contact your health care provider immediately.
Before using this medication have a discussion with your doctor and notify him/her if: you are allergic to any ingredient contained within Clobetasone, you have any allergies to any foods, medicines or substances, you have any fungal infection/cold sores/ chicken pox, you have acne, you are already taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs, you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.
This medication is available in cream and ointment form. Ideally the dosage should be prescribed by your doctor. However, the usual dose in both adults and children is about 30-60 grams which needs to be applied twice a day on the concerned area in a very thin layer. The duration of the treatment needs to be fixed by your physician.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Clobetasone
Allergic Disorders
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Clobetasone ?
Skin Thinning
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Clobetasone
Is It safe with alcohol?
No interaction found
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Butesone cream may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Butesone cream is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.
Does this affect kidney function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.
Medicines containing Clobetasone
Below is the list of medicines, which contains Clobetasone as ingredient
- Nadoxin C Cream
Wockhardt Ltd
- Butesone Cream
Gary Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Miclogenta Cream
Yash Pharma Laboratories Pvt Ltd
- Hinate G Cream
Adips Laboratories Ltd
- Obet G Cream
Sunways India Pvt Ltd
- Lozee 0.05% Cream
Apex Laboratories Pvt Ltd
- Eumosone M Cream
Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Clobetagen M Cream
Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
Clobetasone is a corticosteroid used in the treatment of skin inflammation, which may be caused as a result of psoriasis and eczema. The drug acts by reducing the production of mast cells, chemotaxis and cytokine in the body.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.
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