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Diplomax Lotion is a prescription medicine that is available as a Lotion. Other than this, Diplomax Lotion has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Diplomax Lotion. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Diplomax Lotion can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Diplomax Lotion are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Diplomax Lotion has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Diplomax Lotion's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Diplomax Lotion related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Diplomax Lotion have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Diplomax Lotion may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Diplomax Lotion is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Diplomax Lotion 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
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Diplomax Lotion is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Diplomax Lotion safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Diplomax on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Diplomax Lotion safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Diplomax in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Diplomax Lotion on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Diplomax on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Diplomax Lotion on the Liver?
Diplomax is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Diplomax Lotion on the Heart?
Diplomax may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Diplomax Lotion 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 Diplomax Lotion unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Diplomax Lotion habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Diplomax Lotion.
Interaction between Food and Diplomax Lotion
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Diplomax Lotion and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Diplomax Lotion
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Diplomax Lotion with alcohol will be.
No, Diplomax 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 Diplomax is not an antifungal agent and it is not effective against fungi. Hence Diplomax should not be used for the treatment of ringworm. For the treatment of ringworm, you can use a combination of Diplomax and antifungal drugs such as miconazole and fluconazole.
No, Diplomax should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Diplomax 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 Diplomax prevents the skin inflammation which provides relief to the patient from rash, itching, and redness.
Yes, Diplomax 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 Diplomax 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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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