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Clonate 0.05% Cream 15gm, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Cream. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Psoriasis, Eczema, Dermatitis. Clonate 0.05% Cream 15gm also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Clonate 0.05% Cream 15gm depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Clonate 0.05% Cream 15gm as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Clonate 0.05% Cream 15gm normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Clonate 0.05% Cream 15gm's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Mild while nursing. Warnings related to Clonate 0.05% Cream 15gm's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Clonate 0.05% Cream 15gm are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Clonate 0.05% Cream 15gm have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Clonate 0.05% Cream 15gm is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Clonate 0.05% Cream 15gm 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 Clonate 0.05% Cream 15gm safe for pregnant women?
Clonate can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Clonate, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Clonate 0.05% Cream 15gm safe during breastfeeding?
Clonate may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Clonate 0.05% Cream 15gm on the Kidneys?
Clonate is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Clonate 0.05% Cream 15gm on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Clonate on the liver.
What is the effect of Clonate 0.05% Cream 15gm on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Clonate for the heart.
Clonate 0.05% Cream 15gm 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 Clonate 0.05% Cream 15gm unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clonate 0.05% Cream 15gm habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Clonate 0.05% Cream 15gm has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Clonate 0.05% Cream 15gm since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Clonate 0.05% Cream 15gm should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Clonate 0.05% Cream 15gm cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Clonate 0.05% Cream 15gm
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Clonate 0.05% Cream 15gm and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clonate 0.05% Cream 15gm
Information about the interaction of Clonate 0.05% Cream 15gm and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
No, Clonate 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 Clonate is not an antifungal agent and it is not effective against fungi. Hence Clonate should not be used for the treatment of ringworm. For the treatment of ringworm, you can use a combination of Clonate and antifungal drugs such as miconazole and fluconazole.
Clonate should be applied 1 - 2 times a day or as advised by your doctor. Clonate 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.
Application of Clonate 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.
Clonate 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, Clonate 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 Clonate can be absorbed by the skin.
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