Clobetasol Cream is a prescription medicine. Psoriasis, Eczema, Dermatitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Clobetasol Cream has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Clobetasol Cream. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Clobetasol Cream side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Clobetasol Cream are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Clobetasol Cream is Moderate for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Clobetasol Cream's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Clobetasol Cream have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Clobetasol Cream may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Clobetasol Cream is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Clobetasol Cream is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Clobetasol Cream safe for pregnant women?
Clobetasol may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Clobetasol again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Clobetasol Cream safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Clobetasol for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Clobetasol Cream on the Kidneys?
Using Clobetasol does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Clobetasol Cream on the Liver?
Clobetasol does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Clobetasol Cream on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Clobetasol for the heart.
Clobetasol Cream should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Clobetasol Cream unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clobetasol Cream habit forming or addictive?
Clobetasol Cream is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Clobetasol Cream will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Clobetasol Cream only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Clobetasol Cream cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Clobetasol Cream
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Clobetasol Cream, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clobetasol Cream
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Clobetasol Cream with alcohol.
Clobetasol contains clobetasol which is presumed to work by promoting the induction of inhibitory proteins (lipocortins) in the body. Lipocortins prevents the release of arachidonic acid which causes synthesis and release of certain chemicals such as histamine, leukotrienes, and prostaglandins that causes inflammation. In this way Clobetasol prevents the skin inflammation which provides relief to the patient from rash, itching, and redness.
Yes, Clobetasol is safe to use, if applied in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as skin atrophy (skin thinning), burning or stinging sensation of the skin. If you experience above-mentioned side after using this drug then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Clobetasol might be used for the treatment of lichen sclerosus (LS) which is a skin condition that causes thinning of the skin and white patches, generally in the genital area. Clinical studies have found Clobetasol to be effective in the treatment of lichen sclerosus (LS).
Clobetasol is used for the short-term treatment up to 2 weeks and if required then maximum up to 4 weeks. You are advised to use it as directed by your doctor. Do not use this medicine longer than prescribed by your doctor to avoid the unpleasant side effect.
Yes, Clobetasol might cause hair loss (alopecia). It is a rare side effect of this drug and the exact cause behind hair loss is unknown. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair solution such as minoxidil.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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