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Topisal 3% Lotion 30ml is a prescription drug, available for use as Lotion. The alternative uses of Topisal 3% Lotion 30ml have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Topisal 3% Lotion 30ml depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Topisal 3% Lotion 30ml can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Topisal 3% Lotion 30ml normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Topisal 3% Lotion 30ml has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Topisal 3% Lotion 30ml has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Topisal 3% Lotion 30ml related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Topisal 3% Lotion 30ml have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Topisal 3% Lotion 30ml have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Topisal 3% Lotion 30ml, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Topisal 3% Lotion 30ml 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
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Topisal 3% Lotion 30ml 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 30ml 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 30ml on the Kidneys?
Topisal rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Topisal 3% Lotion 30ml on the Liver?
Topisal is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Topisal 3% Lotion 30ml 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 30ml unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Topisal 3% Lotion 30ml habit forming or addictive?
Topisal 3% Lotion 30ml does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Topisal 3% Lotion 30ml
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Topisal 3% Lotion 30ml, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Topisal 3% Lotion 30ml
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Topisal 3% Lotion 30ml 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