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Topisal 6% Lotion 50ml is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Lotion. Topisal 6% Lotion 50ml also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Topisal 6% Lotion 50ml. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Topisal 6% Lotion 50ml have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Topisal 6% Lotion 50ml normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Topisal 6% Lotion 50ml is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Topisal 6% Lotion 50ml has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Topisal 6% Lotion 50ml related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Topisal 6% Lotion 50ml have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Topisal 6% Lotion 50ml may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Topisal 6% Lotion 50ml is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Topisal 6% 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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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Topisal 6% Lotion 50ml is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Topisal 6% 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 6% 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 6% Lotion 50ml on the Kidneys?
Topisal rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Topisal 6% Lotion 50ml on the Liver?
Topisal is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Topisal 6% Lotion 50ml on the Heart?
Topisal may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Topisal 6% Lotion 50ml 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 6% Lotion 50ml unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Topisal 6% Lotion 50ml habit forming or addictive?
Topisal 6% Lotion 50ml does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Topisal 6% Lotion 50ml
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Topisal 6% Lotion 50ml, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Topisal 6% Lotion 50ml
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Topisal 6% Lotion 50ml and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Application of Topisal 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.
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.
Yes, Topisal 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 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 Topisal to be effective in the treatment of lichen sclerosus (LS).
Yes, Topisal is safe to use, if applied in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as skin atrophy (skin thinning), burning or stinging sensation of the skin. If you experience above-mentioned side after using this drug then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
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