Clop is a prescription drug, available for use as Cream. It is typically used for the treatment of Psoriasis, Eczema, Dermatitis. Other than this, Clop has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Clop depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Clop can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Clop are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Clop's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Mild while nursing. In addition, Clop's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Clop related warnings section.
The section on Clop contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Clop may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Clop is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Clop is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Clop is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Clop safe for pregnant women?
Clop can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Clop, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Clop safe during breastfeeding?
Clop may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Clop on the Kidneys?
Clop is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Clop on the Liver?
Clop is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Clop on the Heart?
You can take Clop without any fear of damage to the heart.
Clop 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 Clop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clop habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Clop.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Clop since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Clop only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Clop for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Clop
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Clop together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clop
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Clop and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Clop might lighten skin because it causes skin atrophy (skin thinning) which reduces the darkness of the skin. However, Clop is not approved for skin lightening and should not be used for this purpose because it can cause unpleasant side effects.
Yes, Clop 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, Clop may be used for contact dermatitis caused by poison ivy because it can provide relief from swelling, itching, and redness.
Clop 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.
Application of Clop 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.