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Clobetasol + Fusidic Acid is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Clobetasol + Fusidic Acid depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Clobetasol + Fusidic Acid 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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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Clobetasol + Fusidic Acid is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Clobetasol + Fusidic Acid safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Clobetasol + Fusidic Acid in pregnant women.
Is the use of Clobetasol + Fusidic Acid safe during breastfeeding?
Clobetasol + Fusidic Acid does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Clobetasol + Fusidic Acid on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Clobetasol + Fusidic Acid on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Clobetasol + Fusidic Acid on the Liver?
Clobetasol + Fusidic Acid does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Clobetasol + Fusidic Acid on the Heart?
Clobetasol + Fusidic Acid is completely safe for the heart.
Clobetasol + Fusidic Acid 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 Clobetasol + Fusidic Acid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clobetasol + Fusidic Acid habit forming or addictive?
Clobetasol + Fusidic Acid is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Clobetasol + Fusidic Acid
You can take Clobetasol + Fusidic Acid with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clobetasol + Fusidic Acid
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Clobetasol + Fusidic Acid with alcohol.
Clobetasol + Fusidic Acid 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, Clobetasol + Fusidic Acid may be used for contact dermatitis caused by poison ivy because it can provide relief from swelling, itching, and redness.
Clobetasol + Fusidic Acid 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 Clobetasol + Fusidic Acid prevents the skin inflammation which provides relief to the patient from rash, itching, and redness.
Yes, Clobetasol + Fusidic Acid 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 Clobetasol + Fusidic Acid can be absorbed by the skin.
No, Clobetasol + Fusidic Acid alone should not be used for jock itch also known as tinea cruris because it is a fungal infection and Clobetasol + Fusidic Acid is not an antifungal agent and it is not effective against fungi. Hence Clobetasol + Fusidic Acid should not be used for the treatment of jock itch. For the treatment of jock itch, you can use a combination of Clobetasol + Fusidic Acid and antifungal drugs such as miconazole and fluconazole.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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