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Clonate Ointment 30gm, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Ointment. It is typically used for the treatment of Psoriasis, Eczema, Dermatitis. Clonate Ointment 30gm also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Clonate Ointment 30gm depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Clonate Ointment 30gm have been listed ahead. These side effects of Clonate Ointment 30gm are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Clonate Ointment 30gm's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Clonate Ointment 30gm related warnings talks about Clonate Ointment 30gm's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
The section on Clonate Ointment 30gm contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Clonate Ointment 30gm with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Clonate Ointment 30gm, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Clonate Ointment 30gm 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 |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Clonate Ointment 30gm 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 Ointment 30gm safe during breastfeeding?
Clonate may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Clonate Ointment 30gm on the Kidneys?
Clonate is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Clonate Ointment 30gm on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Clonate on the liver.
What is the effect of Clonate Ointment 30gm on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Clonate for the heart.
Clonate Ointment 30gm 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 Ointment 30gm unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clonate Ointment 30gm habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Clonate Ointment 30gm 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 Ointment 30gm since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Clonate Ointment 30gm should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Clonate Ointment 30gm cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Clonate Ointment 30gm
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Clonate Ointment 30gm and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clonate Ointment 30gm
Information about the interaction of Clonate Ointment 30gm 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