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Medisalic Ointment is a prescription medicine that is available as a Ointment. Secondary and off-label uses of Medisalic Ointment have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Medisalic Ointment depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Medisalic Ointment side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Medisalic Ointment normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Medisalic Ointment is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Medisalic Ointment's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Medisalic Ointment contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Medisalic Ointment with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Medisalic Ointment is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Medisalic Ointment is used to treat the following -
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
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Medisalic Ointment safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Medisalic in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Medisalic Ointment safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Medisalic in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Medisalic is unavailable.
What is the effect of Medisalic Ointment on the Kidneys?
Medisalic rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Medisalic Ointment on the Liver?
Medisalic does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Medisalic Ointment on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Medisalic on the heart have been reported.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Medisalic Ointment unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Medisalic Ointment habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Medisalic Ointment.
Interaction between Food and Medisalic Ointment
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Medisalic Ointment with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Medisalic Ointment
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Medisalic Ointment.
Yes, Medisalic 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 Medisalic to be effective in the treatment of lichen sclerosus (LS).
No, Medisalic is a prescription drug, so do not use it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to use this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
Medisalic is a brand name of clobetasol and it comes in the form of ointment, cream, and lotion. It belongs to the class of drug known as steroids (corticosteroids). It is a prescription drug used for the treatment of skin diseases such as corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses, scalp psoriasis, and plaque psoriasis.
Yes, Medisalic is a steroid. It contains clobetasol which is a potent corticosteroid. It should not be confused with anabolic-androgenic steroids which are used by some bodybuilders without prescription to build muscle mass.
Yes, Medisalic 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Impoyz (clobetasol propionate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 895
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