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Topisal 3% Lotion 50ml, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Lotion. Topisal 3% Lotion 50ml also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Topisal 3% Lotion 50ml depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Topisal 3% Lotion 50ml can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Topisal 3% Lotion 50ml normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Topisal 3% Lotion 50ml has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Topisal 3% Lotion 50ml has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Topisal 3% Lotion 50ml related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Topisal 3% Lotion 50ml are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Topisal 3% Lotion 50ml may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Topisal 3% Lotion 50ml is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Topisal 3% Lotion 50ml 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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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Topisal 3% Lotion 50ml safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Topisal during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Topisal 3% Lotion 50ml safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Topisal in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Topisal is unavailable.
What is the effect of Topisal 3% Lotion 50ml on the Kidneys?
Topisal rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Topisal 3% Lotion 50ml on the Liver?
Topisal is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Topisal 3% Lotion 50ml on the Heart?
Topisal may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Topisal 3% Lotion 50ml unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Topisal 3% Lotion 50ml habit forming or addictive?
Topisal 3% Lotion 50ml does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Topisal 3% Lotion 50ml
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Topisal 3% Lotion 50ml, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Topisal 3% Lotion 50ml
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Topisal 3% Lotion 50ml and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Topisal 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 can be absorbed by the skin.
Topisal 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, Topisal 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.
Topisal should be applied 1 - 2 times a day or as advised by your doctor. Topisal should be applied after cleaning the infected area, allow it to dry, and then gently rub the medication till it disappears. Do not forget to wash your hands after applying this drug.
Yes, Topisal 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.
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
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 889