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Clovate Sl, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Cream, Lotion. Clovate Sl also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Clovate Sl 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Clovate Sl can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Clovate Sl go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Clovate Sl has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Clovate Sl related warnings talks about Clovate Sl's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Clovate Sl contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Clovate Sl with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Clovate Sl, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Clovate Sl 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 Clovate Sl safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Clovate SL during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Clovate Sl safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Clovate SL in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Clovate Sl on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Clovate SL on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Clovate Sl on the Liver?
Clovate SL does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Clovate Sl on the Heart?
Clovate SL has very mild side effects on the heart.
Clovate Sl 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 Sl unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clovate Sl habit forming or addictive?
Clovate Sl is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Clovate Sl
There is no information on the effects of taking Clovate Sl with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clovate Sl
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Clovate Sl with alcohol.
Clovate SL 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.
No, Clovate SL should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Clovate SL 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 Clovate SL prevents the skin inflammation which provides relief to the patient from rash, itching, and redness.
No, Clovate SL alone should not be used for jock itch also known as tinea cruris because it is a fungal infection and Clovate SL is not an antifungal agent and it is not effective against fungi. Hence Clovate SL should not be used for the treatment of jock itch. For the treatment of jock itch, you can use a combination of Clovate SL and antifungal drugs such as miconazole and fluconazole.
Yes, Clovate SL is safe to use, if applied in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as skin atrophy (skin thinning), burning or stinging sensation of the skin. If you experience above-mentioned side after using this drug then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
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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
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