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Exel Skin Cream 10gm is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Cream. Psoriasis, Eczema, Dermatitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Exel Skin Cream 10gm have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Exel Skin Cream 10gm is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Exel Skin Cream 10gm side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Exel Skin Cream 10gm normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Exel Skin Cream 10gm's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Exel Skin Cream 10gm has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Exel Skin Cream 10gm related warnings section.
The section on Exel Skin Cream 10gm contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Exel Skin Cream 10gm may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Exel Skin Cream 10gm, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Exel Skin Cream 10gm 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Exel Skin Cream 10gm safe for pregnant women?
Exel can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Exel, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Exel Skin Cream 10gm safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Exel for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Exel Skin Cream 10gm on the Kidneys?
Exel does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Exel Skin Cream 10gm on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Exel on the liver.
What is the effect of Exel Skin Cream 10gm on the Heart?
Exel is not harmful for the heart.
Exel Skin Cream 10gm 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 Exel Skin Cream 10gm unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Exel Skin Cream 10gm habit forming or addictive?
Exel Skin Cream 10gm is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Exel Skin Cream 10gm does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Exel Skin Cream 10gm only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Exel Skin Cream 10gm is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Exel Skin Cream 10gm
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Exel Skin Cream 10gm together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Exel Skin Cream 10gm
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Exel Skin Cream 10gm with alcohol.
Yes, Exel might be used for the treatment of lichen sclerosus (LS) which is a skin condition that causes thinning of the skin and white patches, generally in the genital area. Clinical studies have found Exel to be effective in the treatment of lichen sclerosus (LS).
No, Exel 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 Exel is not an antifungal agent and it is not effective against fungi. Hence Exel should not be used for the treatment of ringworm. For the treatment of ringworm, you can use a combination of Exel and antifungal drugs such as miconazole and fluconazole.
Yes, Exel 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.
Yes, Exel 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.
Exel 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.
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