Clobetasol + Salicylic Acid is a prescription medicine. The alternative uses of Clobetasol + Salicylic Acid have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Clobetasol + Salicylic Acid is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Clobetasol + Salicylic Acid as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Clobetasol + Salicylic Acid are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Clobetasol + Salicylic Acid 's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Clobetasol + Salicylic Acid 's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Clobetasol + Salicylic Acid are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Clobetasol + Salicylic Acid may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Clobetasol + Salicylic Acid , it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Clobetasol + Salicylic Acid 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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Clobetasol + Salicylic Acid is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Clobetasol + Salicylic Acid safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Clobetasol + Salicylic Acid for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Clobetasol + Salicylic Acid safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Clobetasol + Salicylic Acid for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Clobetasol + Salicylic Acid on the Kidneys?
Clobetasol + Salicylic Acid may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Clobetasol + Salicylic Acid on the Liver?
Clobetasol + Salicylic Acid is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Clobetasol + Salicylic Acid on the Heart?
Clobetasol + Salicylic Acid may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Clobetasol + Salicylic Acid 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 Clobetasol + Salicylic Acid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clobetasol + Salicylic Acid habit forming or addictive?
Clobetasol + Salicylic Acid does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Clobetasol + Salicylic Acid
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Clobetasol + Salicylic Acid and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clobetasol + Salicylic Acid
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Clobetasol + Salicylic Acid .
No, Clobetasol + Salicylic Acid alone should not be used for ringworm because it is a fungal infection of the skin caused by fungi such as Trichophyton rubrum and Epidermophyton floccosum and Clobetasol + Salicylic Acid is not an antifungal agent and it is not effective against fungi. Hence Clobetasol + Salicylic Acid should not be used for the treatment of ringworm. For the treatment of ringworm, you can use a combination of Clobetasol + Salicylic Acid and antifungal drugs such as miconazole and fluconazole.
Yes, Clobetasol + Salicylic Acid may be used for contact dermatitis caused by poison ivy because it can provide relief from swelling, itching, and redness.
Yes, Clobetasol + Salicylic Acid 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.
Yes, Clobetasol + Salicylic Acid 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 Clobetasol + Salicylic Acid can be absorbed by the skin.
Clobetasol + Salicylic Acid 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 Clobetasol + Salicylic Acid prevents the skin inflammation which provides relief to the patient from rash, itching, and redness.
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