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Clovate is a prescription drug, available for use as Cream, Solution. It is typically used for the treatment of Psoriasis, Eczema, Dermatitis. The alternative uses of Clovate have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Clovate is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Clovate side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Clovate 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.
In addition, Clovate's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Clovate has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Clovate related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Clovate contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Clovate have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Clovate is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Clovate 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.
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Is the use of Clovate safe for pregnant women?
Clovate may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Clovate, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Clovate safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Clovate as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Clovate on the Kidneys?
Clovate is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Clovate on the Liver?
Clovate is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Clovate on the Heart?
Clovate is completely safe for the heart.
Clovate 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 Clovate unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clovate habit forming or addictive?
Clovate does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Clovate since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Clovate is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Clovate for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Clovate
There is no information on the effects of taking Clovate with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clovate
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Clovate with alcohol.
Yes, Clovate 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 Clovate can be absorbed by the skin.
Yes, Clovate may be used for contact dermatitis caused by poison ivy because it can provide relief from swelling, itching, and redness.
Yes, Clovate is a steroid. It contains clobetasol which is a potent corticosteroid. It should not be confused with anabolic-androgenic steroids which are used by some bodybuilders without prescription to build muscle mass.
No, Clovate 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 Clovate is not an antifungal agent and it is not effective against fungi. Hence Clovate should not be used for the treatment of ringworm. For the treatment of ringworm, you can use a combination of Clovate and antifungal drugs such as miconazole and fluconazole.
No, Clovate does not cause yeast infections. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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