Cratisone Cream 20gm: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Cratisone Cream Information

Cratisone Cream is a prescription medicine that is available as a Cream. Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Cratisone Cream has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cratisone Cream. 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.

Cratisone Cream also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Chills, Cough. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Cratisone Cream as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cratisone Cream go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Cratisone Cream is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Cratisone Cream related warnings talks about Cratisone Cream's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Cratisone Cream are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug interactions for Cratisone Cream have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Cratisone Cream, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Cratisone Cream Benefits & Uses
Cratisone Cream Dosage & How to Take
Cratisone Cream Side Effects
Cratisone Cream Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Cratisone Cream with Other Drugs
Cratisone Cream Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Cratisone Cream
Cratisone Cream Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Cratisone Cream Benefits & Uses

Cratisone Cream is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Asthma
Allergic Rhinitis (Read More - Home Remedies for Allergic Rhinitis)

Other Benefits

Psoriasis (Read More - Home remedies for psoriasis)
Eczema (Read More - Natural remedies for eczema)
Sarcoidosis
Lichen Planus
Hives
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Dermatitis
Blisters
Nasal Polyps

Cratisone Cream Dosage & How to Take

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

Cratisone Cream Related Warnings

Is the use of Cratisone Cream safe for pregnant women?

It is not known what effect Cratisone Cream will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

Unknown
Is the use of Cratisone Cream safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Cratisone Cream for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Cratisone Cream on the Kidneys?

Cratisone Cream may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Cratisone Cream on the Liver?

Cratisone Cream can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Cratisone Cream on the Heart?

Side effects of Cratisone Cream rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Cratisone Cream with Other Drugs

Cratisone Cream should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

BCG (Bacillus calmette-guerin)

Moderate

Aspirin

Acetazolamide

Adalimumab

Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine

Pioglitazone,Metformin

Pioglitazone,Glimepiride

Atenolol,Chlorthalidone

Cratisone Cream Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cratisone Cream unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diabetes
Liver Disease
Glaucoma
Tuberculosis (TB)
Osteoporosis
Infections
Bronchitis
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Cratisone Cream

Is this Cratisone Cream habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Cratisone Cream has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Cratisone Cream does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Cratisone Cream only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Cratisone Cream cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Cratisone Cream Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cratisone Cream

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Cratisone Cream, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Cratisone Cream

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Cratisone Cream.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Cratisone Cream

Question over 5 years ago

Can I use Cratisone Cream for treating discolored patches on my skin?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Cratisone Cream can be used for the treatment of brown patches on the skin or melasma, however, it is not used alone. It is always used in combination with hydroquinone, isotretinoin and sometimes glycolic acid. Melasma is a common skin condition. It is usually manifested as brown to gray-brown patches on the forehead, bridge of the nose, cheeks, upper lip, and chin. It can also invade forearms and neck. Alongside topical treatment, protection from Sun is also suggested as a treatment.

Question about 5 years ago

What is the risk of using Cratisone Cream on children?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Cratisone Cream may cause delayed weight gain and slowed growth in children on whom it is used topically. Therefore, you must talk to a doctor before using Cratisone Cream on children.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Cratisone Cream?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Cratisone Cream is a medium potency synthetic corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory, antipruritic (used to relieve itching) and vasoconstrictive (narrowing of the blood vessels) activity. It is effective for the treatment of asthma. It is also used topically for the management of skin disorders like psoriasis (red scaly patches on some areas of the body) and eczema (dry and itchy skin with red and scaly patches). It is generally available as a furoate salt.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I use Cratisone Cream to treat burns?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

No, Cratisone Cream cannot be used for the treatment of burns. It is used for treating rash, eczema, and psoriasis. Burns can be treated with skin cream, lotion or an ointment containing ingredients like gentamycin sulfate, fusidic acid, silver nitrate, silver sulfadiazine, mafenide acetate, etc. Please do not self-medicate with Cratisone Cream for burns and speak to your doctor for a recommendation.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Cratisone Cream work?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Cratisone Cream works by releasing some anti-inflammatory proteins and inhibiting the synthesis of some inflammation mediators. This provides relief to the patient temporarily.