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Powercort N is a prescription drug, available for use as Cream. Other than this, Powercort N has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Powercort N depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Powercort N can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Powercort N go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Powercort N has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Powercort N's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Powercort N related warnings section.
The section on Powercort N contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Powercort N with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Powercort N is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Powercort N 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(Male) |
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| Geriatric |
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Is the use of Powercort N safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Powercort N. If you are pregnant, do not take Powercort N without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Powercort N safe during breastfeeding?
Powercort N may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Powercort N, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Powercort N.
What is the effect of Powercort N on the Kidneys?
Powercort N rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Powercort N on the Liver?
Powercort N is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Powercort N on the Heart?
You can take Powercort N without any fear of damage to the heart.
Powercort N 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 Powercort N unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Powercort N habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Powercort N has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Powercort N
Taking Powercort N with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Powercort N
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Powercort N with alcohol will be.
Yes, Powercort N 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, Powercort N might lighten skin because it causes skin atrophy (skin thinning) which reduces the darkness of the skin. However, Powercort N is not approved for skin lightening and should not be used for this purpose because it can cause unpleasant side effects.
Powercort N 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 Powercort N prevents the skin inflammation which provides relief to the patient from rash, itching, and redness.
Application of Powercort N on the face must be avoided but if it has been advised by your doctor then you can use it only for a short-term period not more than 5 days because the skin on your face thins easily.
No, Powercort N is a prescription drug, so do not use it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to use this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
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
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 136-139
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 750
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Neo-Fradin (neomycin sulfate)
