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Clobet is a prescription medicine. It is primarily used for the treatment of Psoriasis, Eczema, Dermatitis. Clobet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Clobet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Clobet have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Clobet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Clobet's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Mild while nursing. Further, the section on Clobet related warnings talks about Clobet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Clobet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Clobet 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 Clobet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Clobet 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 Clobet safe for pregnant women?
Clobet can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Clobet, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Clobet safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Clobet for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Clobet on the Kidneys?
Clobet is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Clobet on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Clobet on the liver.
What is the effect of Clobet on the Heart?
Using Clobet does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Clobet 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 Clobet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clobet habit forming or addictive?
Clobet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Clobet since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Clobet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Clobet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Clobet
There is no information on the effects of taking Clobet with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clobet
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Clobet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Clobet 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 Clobet is not an antifungal agent and it is not effective against fungi. Hence Clobet should not be used for the treatment of ringworm. For the treatment of ringworm, you can use a combination of Clobet and antifungal drugs such as miconazole and fluconazole.
Yes, Clobet might lighten skin because it causes skin atrophy (skin thinning) which reduces the darkness of the skin. However, Clobet is not approved for skin lightening and should not be used for this purpose because it can cause unpleasant side effects.
Clobet should be applied 1 - 2 times a day or as advised by your doctor. Clobet should be applied after cleaning the infected area, allow it to dry, and then gently rub the medication till it disappears. Do not forget to wash your hands after applying this drug.
No, Clobet alone should not be used for jock itch also known as tinea cruris because it is a fungal infection and Clobet is not an antifungal agent and it is not effective against fungi. Hence Clobet should not be used for the treatment of jock itch. For the treatment of jock itch, you can use a combination of Clobet and antifungal drugs such as miconazole and fluconazole.
Clobet 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.
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