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Kayavate Lotion is a prescription medicine that is available as a Lotion. Psoriasis, Eczema, Dermatitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Kayavate Lotion have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Kayavate Lotion depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Kayavate Lotion can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Kayavate Lotion go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Kayavate Lotion has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Kayavate Lotion related warnings talks about Kayavate Lotion's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
The section on Kayavate Lotion contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Kayavate Lotion with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Kayavate Lotion is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Kayavate Lotion 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 Kayavate Lotion safe for pregnant women?
Kayavate can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Kayavate, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Kayavate Lotion safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Kayavate as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Kayavate Lotion on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Kayavate on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Kayavate Lotion on the Liver?
Kayavate is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Kayavate Lotion on the Heart?
Kayavate is not harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Kayavate Lotion unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Kayavate Lotion habit forming or addictive?
Kayavate Lotion does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Kayavate Lotion will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Kayavate Lotion is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Kayavate Lotion is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Kayavate Lotion
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Kayavate Lotion and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Kayavate Lotion
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Kayavate Lotion with alcohol will be.
Kayavate should be applied 1 - 2 times a day or as advised by your doctor. Kayavate should be applied after cleaning the infected area, allow it to dry, and then gently rub the medication till it disappears. Do not forget to wash your hands after applying this drug.
Yes, Kayavate 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.
Kayavate 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 Kayavate prevents the skin inflammation which provides relief to the patient from rash, itching, and redness.
Yes, Kayavate might lighten skin because it causes skin atrophy (skin thinning) which reduces the darkness of the skin. However, Kayavate is not approved for skin lightening and should not be used for this purpose because it can cause unpleasant side effects.
Kayavate is used for the short-term treatment up to 2 weeks and if required then maximum up to 4 weeks. You are advised to use it as directed by your doctor. Do not use this medicine longer than prescribed by your doctor to avoid the unpleasant side effect.
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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
