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Exel Skin Cream 30gm is a prescription medicine that is available as a Cream. It is primarily used for the treatment of Psoriasis, Eczema, Dermatitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Exel Skin Cream 30gm have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Exel Skin Cream 30gm. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Exel Skin Cream 30gm have been listed ahead. These side effects of Exel Skin Cream 30gm are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Exel Skin Cream 30gm has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Exel Skin Cream 30gm's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Exel Skin Cream 30gm contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Exel Skin Cream 30gm with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Exel Skin Cream 30gm is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Exel Skin Cream 30gm 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 30gm 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 30gm 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 30gm on the Kidneys?
Exel does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Exel Skin Cream 30gm on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Exel on the liver.
What is the effect of Exel Skin Cream 30gm on the Heart?
Exel is not harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Exel Skin Cream 30gm unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Exel Skin Cream 30gm habit forming or addictive?
Exel Skin Cream 30gm is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Exel Skin Cream 30gm 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 30gm only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Exel Skin Cream 30gm is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Exel Skin Cream 30gm
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Exel Skin Cream 30gm together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Exel Skin Cream 30gm
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Exel Skin Cream 30gm 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
