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Kinsalic Ointment 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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Is the use of Kinsalic Ointment safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Kinsalic for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Kinsalic Ointment safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Kinsalic on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Kinsalic will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Kinsalic Ointment on the Kidneys?
Kinsalic may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Kinsalic Ointment on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Kinsalic on the liver.
What is the effect of Kinsalic Ointment on the Heart?
Kinsalic has very mild side effects on the heart.
Kinsalic Ointment 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 Kinsalic Ointment unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Kinsalic Ointment habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Kinsalic Ointment has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Kinsalic Ointment
There is no information on the effects of taking Kinsalic Ointment with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Kinsalic Ointment
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Kinsalic Ointment with alcohol will be.
Kinsalic 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.
Yes, Kinsalic might cause dry skin in few cases only. However, the exact cause behind dry skin is unknown. If you are experiencing excessive dryness of skin after applying this drug then you are advised to use a skin moisturizer. Skin moisturizer should be applied only after 30 minutes of applying this drug so that the Kinsalic can be absorbed by the skin.
Kinsalic 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 Kinsalic prevents the skin inflammation which provides relief to the patient from rash, itching, and redness.
Yes, Kinsalic 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 Kinsalic to be effective in the treatment of lichen sclerosus (LS).
No, Kinsalic should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
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
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