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Itchmosol is a prescription medicine that is available as a Cream. Secondary and off-label uses of Itchmosol have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Itchmosol. 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.
While these are the most often observed Itchmosol side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Itchmosol are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Itchmosol's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Safe while nursing. It is important to know if Itchmosol has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Itchmosol related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Itchmosol have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Itchmosol have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Itchmosol, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Itchmosol 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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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Itchmosol safe for pregnant women?
Itchmosol may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Itchmosol again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Itchmosol safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Itchmosol.
What is the effect of Itchmosol on the Kidneys?
Itchmosol does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Itchmosol on the Liver?
Using Itchmosol does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Itchmosol on the Heart?
You can take Itchmosol without any fear of damage to the heart.
Itchmosol 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 Itchmosol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Itchmosol habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Itchmosol has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Itchmosol
You can take Itchmosol with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Itchmosol
Itchmosol and alcohol do not lead to side effects, but it is still better to be cautious.
Itchmosol 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.
No, Itchmosol alone should not be used for jock itch also known as tinea cruris because it is a fungal infection and Itchmosol is not an antifungal agent and it is not effective against fungi. Hence Itchmosol should not be used for the treatment of jock itch. For the treatment of jock itch, you can use a combination of Itchmosol and antifungal drugs such as miconazole and fluconazole.
Yes, Itchmosol may be used for contact dermatitis caused by poison ivy because it can provide relief from swelling, itching, and redness.
No, Itchmosol should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
No, Itchmosol 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 Itchmosol is not an antifungal agent and it is not effective against fungi. Hence Itchmosol should not be used for the treatment of ringworm. For the treatment of ringworm, you can use a combination of Itchmosol and antifungal drugs such as miconazole and fluconazole.
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
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Vusion® (miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide, and white petrolatum)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 792
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 174-177