Propysalic Soap is a prescription drug, available for use as Soap. Propysalic Soap also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Propysalic Soap depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Propysalic Soap as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Propysalic Soap are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Propysalic Soap is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Propysalic Soap related warnings talks about Propysalic Soap's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Propysalic Soap have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Propysalic Soap may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Propysalic Soap is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Propysalic Soap 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 |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Propysalic Soap is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Propysalic Soap safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Propysalic 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 Propysalic Soap safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Propysalic for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Propysalic Soap on the Kidneys?
Propysalic rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Propysalic Soap on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Propysalic on the liver.
What is the effect of Propysalic Soap on the Heart?
Propysalic has very mild side effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Propysalic Soap unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Propysalic Soap habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Propysalic Soap.
Interaction between Food and Propysalic Soap
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Propysalic Soap and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Propysalic Soap
Information about the interaction of Propysalic Soap and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Application of Propysalic on the face must be avoided but if it has been advised by your doctor then you can use it only for a short-term period not more than 5 days because the skin on your face thins easily.
Yes, Propysalic 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.
Yes, Propysalic may be used for contact dermatitis caused by poison ivy because it can provide relief from swelling, itching, and redness.
Yes, Propysalic might lighten skin because it causes skin atrophy (skin thinning) which reduces the darkness of the skin. However, Propysalic is not approved for skin lightening and should not be used for this purpose because it can cause unpleasant side effects.
Propysalic 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.
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
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 369-370
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 889
