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Clobetamil G is a prescription drug, available for use as Cream. Clobetamil G 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 Clobetamil G. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Clobetamil G can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Clobetamil G are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Clobetamil G's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Clobetamil G related warnings talks about Clobetamil G's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Clobetamil G is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Ulcerative Colitis, Gastritis, Parkinson's Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Clobetamil G contraindications section.
Besides this, Clobetamil G may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Clobetamil G is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Clobetamil G 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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Is the use of Clobetamil G safe for pregnant women?
Clobetamil G shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Clobetamil G safe during breastfeeding?
Clobetamil G does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Clobetamil G on the Kidneys?
Clobetamil G may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Clobetamil G on the Liver?
Clobetamil G does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Clobetamil G on the Heart?
Using Clobetamil G does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Clobetamil G should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Clobetamil G unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clobetamil G habit forming or addictive?
Clobetamil G does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Clobetamil G
It is safe to take Clobetamil G with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clobetamil G
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Clobetamil G with alcohol.
Yes, Clobetamil G 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.
Yes, Clobetamil G 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.
Clobetamil G should be applied 1 - 2 times a day or as advised by your doctor. Clobetamil G 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.
No, Clobetamil G is a prescription drug, so do not use it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to use this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
Clobetamil G 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.
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
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Gentamicin
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 747-748