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Soltop, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Cream. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Psoriasis, Eczema, Dermatitis. Other than this, Soltop has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Soltop is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Soltop can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Soltop are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Soltop is Moderate for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Soltop's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Soltop related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Soltop are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Soltop have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Soltop is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Soltop 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 Soltop safe for pregnant women?
Soltop may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Soltop again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Soltop safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Soltop on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Soltop on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Soltop on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Soltop on the Liver?
Soltop is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Soltop on the Heart?
You can take Soltop without any fear of damage to the heart.
Soltop 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 Soltop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Soltop habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Soltop has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Soltop as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Soltop should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Soltop cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Soltop
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Soltop, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Soltop
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Soltop with alcohol will be.
Yes, Soltop 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 Soltop can be absorbed by the skin.
Yes, Soltop 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, Soltop 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 Soltop to be effective in the treatment of lichen sclerosus (LS).
No, Soltop 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 Soltop is not an antifungal agent and it is not effective against fungi. Hence Soltop should not be used for the treatment of ringworm. For the treatment of ringworm, you can use a combination of Soltop and antifungal drugs such as miconazole and fluconazole.
Yes, Soltop may cause skin discoloration or color changes. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind skin discoloration is not known but it is more likely to occur if the skin is covered with a dressing after applying this drug. So you are advised to not cover your skin with a dressing after applying this drug.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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