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Agiclob 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Agiclob is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Agiclob safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Agiclob without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Agiclob safe during breastfeeding?
Agiclob may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Agiclob on the Kidneys?
Using Agiclob does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Agiclob on the Liver?
Agiclob may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Agiclob on the Heart?
Agiclob has very mild side effects on the heart.
Agiclob should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Agiclob unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Agiclob habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Agiclob.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Agiclob as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Agiclob should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Agiclob is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Agiclob
Taking Agiclob with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Agiclob
Consumption of alcohol and Agiclob together may have severe effects on your health.
No, Agiclob alone should not be used for jock itch also known as tinea cruris because it is a fungal infection and Agiclob is not an antifungal agent and it is not effective against fungi. Hence Agiclob should not be used for the treatment of jock itch. For the treatment of jock itch, you can use a combination of Agiclob and antifungal drugs such as miconazole and fluconazole.
Agiclob 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 Agiclob prevents the skin inflammation which provides relief to the patient from rash, itching, and redness.
Agiclob 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, Agiclob 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, Agiclob might cause dry skin in few cases only. However, the exact cause behind dry skin is unknown. If you are experiencing excessive dryness of skin after applying this drug then you are advised to use a skin moisturizer. Skin moisturizer should be applied only after 30 minutes of applying this drug so that the Agiclob can be absorbed by the skin.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience