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Topisal MF Ointment is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Topisal MF Ointment depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Topisal MF Ointment 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
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Is the use of Topisal MF Ointment safe for pregnant women?
Topisal MF Ointment can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Topisal MF Ointment right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Topisal MF Ointment safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Topisal MF Ointment on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Topisal MF Ointment on the Kidneys?
Topisal MF Ointment is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Topisal MF Ointment on the Liver?
Topisal MF Ointment does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Topisal MF Ointment on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Topisal MF Ointment for the heart.
Topisal MF 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 Topisal MF Ointment unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Topisal MF Ointment habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Topisal MF Ointment.
Interaction between Food and Topisal MF Ointment
Taking Topisal MF Ointment with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Topisal MF Ointment
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Topisal MF Ointment with alcohol will be.
Yes, Topisal MF Ointment 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 Topisal MF Ointment can be absorbed by the skin.
No, Topisal MF Ointment alone should not be used for jock itch also known as tinea cruris because it is a fungal infection and Topisal MF Ointment is not an antifungal agent and it is not effective against fungi. Hence Topisal MF Ointment should not be used for the treatment of jock itch. For the treatment of jock itch, you can use a combination of Topisal MF Ointment and antifungal drugs such as miconazole and fluconazole.
Topisal MF Ointment 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 Topisal MF Ointment prevents the skin inflammation which provides relief to the patient from rash, itching, and redness.
Yes, Topisal MF Ointment 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.
Yes, Topisal MF Ointment 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.
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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KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 889
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 889