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Clostagen is a prescription medicine that is available as a Cream. Secondary and off-label uses of Clostagen have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Clostagen. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Clostagen side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Clostagen are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Clostagen is Severe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Clostagen related warnings talks about Clostagen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Clostagen are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Clostagen have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Clostagen is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Clostagen 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
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Is the use of Clostagen safe for pregnant women?
Clostagen shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Clostagen safe during breastfeeding?
Clostagen can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Clostagen on the Kidneys?
Clostagen may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Clostagen on the Liver?
Clostagen does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Clostagen on the Heart?
Using Clostagen does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Clostagen 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 Clostagen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clostagen habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Clostagen has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Clostagen
Taking Clostagen with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clostagen
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Clostagen with alcohol will be.
Yes, Clostagen may cause skin discoloration or color changes. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind skin discoloration is not known but it is more likely to occur if the skin is covered with a dressing after applying this drug. So you are advised to not cover your skin with a dressing after applying this drug.
Application of Clostagen 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.
Clostagen 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, Clostagen 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 Clostagen can be absorbed by the skin.
Clostagen 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 Clostagen prevents the skin inflammation which provides relief to the patient from rash, itching, and redness.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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