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Lobate G Skin Cream is a prescription medicine that is available as a Cream. Psoriasis, Eczema, Dermatitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Lobate G Skin Cream also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Lobate G Skin Cream depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Lobate G Skin Cream can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Lobate G Skin Cream 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.
In addition, Lobate G Skin Cream's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Lobate G Skin Cream has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Lobate G Skin Cream related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Lobate G Skin Cream contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Lobate G Skin Cream have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Lobate G Skin Cream, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Lobate G Skin Cream 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lobate G Skin Cream is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Lobate G Skin Cream safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Lobate. It is best to stop taking Lobate immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Lobate G Skin Cream safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Lobate as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Lobate G Skin Cream on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Lobate on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lobate G Skin Cream on the Liver?
Lobate is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Lobate G Skin Cream on the Heart?
You can take Lobate without any fear of damage to the heart.
Lobate G Skin Cream 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 Lobate G Skin Cream unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lobate G Skin Cream habit forming or addictive?
Lobate G Skin Cream does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Lobate G Skin Cream does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Lobate G Skin Cream is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Lobate G Skin Cream cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Lobate G Skin Cream
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Lobate G Skin Cream and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lobate G Skin Cream
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Lobate G Skin Cream with alcohol.
No, Lobate does not cause yeast infections. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.
Yes, Lobate is safe to use, if applied in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as skin atrophy (skin thinning), burning or stinging sensation of the skin. If you experience above-mentioned side after using this drug then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
No, Lobate 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 Lobate is not an antifungal agent and it is not effective against fungi. Hence Lobate should not be used for the treatment of ringworm. For the treatment of ringworm, you can use a combination of Lobate and antifungal drugs such as miconazole and fluconazole.
Lobate 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 Lobate prevents the skin inflammation which provides relief to the patient from rash, itching, and redness.
Yes, Lobate might lighten skin because it causes skin atrophy (skin thinning) which reduces the darkness of the skin. However, Lobate is not approved for skin lightening and should not be used for this purpose because it can cause unpleasant side effects.
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