Clonate-F Cream
About Clonate-F Cream
This cream is a very strong corticosteroid along with an antibiotic, having a very high potency. It reduces the actions of chemicals that cause inflammation in the body. The medication is used to treat inflammation, redness, and itching caused by a number of skin conditions such as eczema, allergic reactions, dermatitis, rashes and psoriasis.
It also cures several autoimmune diseases including vitiligo, alopecia areata, lichen planus, lichen sclerosis. This cream is not recommended to patients with a known allergy. It should not be given to anyone younger than 12 years old.
What are the uses of Clonate-F Cream
Lichen Planus
What are the contraindications of Clonate-F Cream ?
What are the side effects of Clonate-F Cream ?
Application Site Reactions (Burning Sensation)
Dry Skin
Redness Of Skin
Itching Of Skin
Body Pain
Headache
Key highlights of Clonate-F Cream
How long is the duration of effect?
The duration of action of this cream is not clinically evaluated.
What is the onset of action?
This medication is well observed systematically. The extent of absorption is based on the characteristics of the skin and preparation.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Clonate cream is not recommended for pregnant women unless necessary. The benefits and risks should be discussed with the doctor before using it.
Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendency has been reported.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
This cream is not recommended in breastfeeding women. Consult a doctor before using it.
What are the substitutes for Clonate-F Cream ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Clonate-F Cream , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Lozivate F Cream
Canixa Life Sciences Pvt
- Clopinate F Ointment
Monichem Healthcare Pvt Ltd
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. Do not apply if it is almost time for your next dose.
Are there any overdose instructions?
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
How does this medication work?
The cream belongs to corticosteroids. It works as an anti-inflammatory by inhibiting the metabolism of arachidonic acid by inhibiting phospholipase A2 thus inhibits the production of inflammatory mediators like prostaglandins and leukotrienes. It also contains an antibiotic which causes the cell lysis of the bacteria, and act as a bactericidal.
What are the interactions of Clonate-F Cream ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Medicine
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Do not use this cream in combination with Antidiabetic medicines, Cholestyramine and Antistaphylococcal penicillin.
FAQs about Clonate-F Cream
Ques : What is Clonate f cream?
Ans : Clonate Cream belongs to the group of drugs known as corticosteroid and has a high potency. It contains Clobetasol Topical and Fusidic Acid Topical as active ingredients.
Ques : hat is the use of clonate f cream?
Ans : Clonate F is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like atopic eczema, redness, itching, dryness and swelling of the skin, bacterial skin infections, and skin infection.
Ques : What are the side effects of Clonate f cream?
Ans : Some of this side effects include damage or wrinkle more easily, stinging, cracking erythema, and folliculitis.
Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Clonate f cream ?
Ans : Clonate F should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.
Ques : How long do I need to use clonate f cream before I see improvement in my condition?
Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 1 day to 1 week, before noticing an improvement in the condition.
Ques : At what frequency do I need to use clonate f cream?
Ans : This medication is generally used once or twice a day, as the time interval to which this medication has an impact, is around 12 to 24 hours, but it is not the standard frequency, for using this medication.
Ques : Should I use clonate f cream empty stomach, before food or after food?
Ans : This medication is commonly used by applying it to the affected area. As this medication is for external use, the action of salts involved in this medication does not depend on whether taking it pre-meal or post-meal.
References
Clobetasol- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 25 April 2019]. Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/clobetasol
Clobetasol (Clovate): Information You Need To Know- Drugs Bank [Internet]. drugsbanks.com. 2018 [Cited 25 April 2019]. Available from:
https://www.drugsbanks.com/clovate/
Fusidic Acid- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 08 May 2019]. Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/fusidic%20acid
Fusidic Acid- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2005 [Cited 08 May 2019]. Available from:
https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB02703
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