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Colbet S is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Colbet S depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Colbet S 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 Colbet S safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Colbet S in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Colbet S safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Colbet S in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Colbet S is unavailable.
What is the effect of Colbet S on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Colbet S on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Colbet S on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Colbet S on the liver.
What is the effect of Colbet S on the Heart?
Side effects of Colbet S rarely affect the heart.
Colbet S 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 Colbet S unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Colbet S habit forming or addictive?
Colbet S does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Colbet S
There is no information on the effects of taking Colbet S with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Colbet S
Information about the interaction of Colbet S and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Colbet S 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 Colbet S prevents the skin inflammation which provides relief to the patient from rash, itching, and redness.
Yes, Colbet S might lighten skin because it causes skin atrophy (skin thinning) which reduces the darkness of the skin. However, Colbet S is not approved for skin lightening and should not be used for this purpose because it can cause unpleasant side effects.
Yes, Colbet S 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 Colbet S can be absorbed by the skin.
Yes, Colbet S might cause hair loss (alopecia). It is a rare side effect of this drug and the exact cause behind hair loss is unknown. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair solution such as minoxidil.
Colbet S is used for the short-term treatment up to 2 weeks and if required then maximum up to 4 weeks. You are advised to use it as directed by your doctor. Do not use this medicine longer than prescribed by your doctor to avoid the unpleasant side effect.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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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
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 889