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Clobelac is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Cream. It is primarily used for the treatment of Psoriasis, Eczema, Dermatitis. Other than this, Clobelac has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Clobelac depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Clobelac can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Clobelac are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Clobelac's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. In addition, Clobelac's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Clobelac related warnings section.
The section on Clobelac contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Clobelac may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Clobelac is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Clobelac 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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Is the use of Clobelac safe for pregnant women?
Clobelac may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Clobelac again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Clobelac safe during breastfeeding?
Clobelac may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Clobelac on the Kidneys?
Clobelac does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Clobelac on the Liver?
Using Clobelac does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Clobelac on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Clobelac for the heart.
Clobelac 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 Clobelac unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clobelac habit forming or addictive?
Clobelac is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Clobelac since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Clobelac only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Clobelac for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Clobelac
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Clobelac and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clobelac
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Clobelac.
Clobelac 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 Clobelac prevents the skin inflammation which provides relief to the patient from rash, itching, and redness.
No, Clobelac does not cause yeast infections. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.
No, Clobelac alone should not be used for ringworm because it is a fungal infection of the skin caused by fungi such as Trichophyton rubrum and Epidermophyton floccosum and Clobelac is not an antifungal agent and it is not effective against fungi. Hence Clobelac should not be used for the treatment of ringworm. For the treatment of ringworm, you can use a combination of Clobelac and antifungal drugs such as miconazole and fluconazole.
Yes, Clobelac might lighten skin because it causes skin atrophy (skin thinning) which reduces the darkness of the skin. However, Clobelac is not approved for skin lightening and should not be used for this purpose because it can cause unpleasant side effects.
No, Clobelac 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.
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
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 369-370