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Kersol C is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Kersol C depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Kersol C 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 Kersol C safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Kersol C on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Kersol C safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Kersol C on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Kersol C will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Kersol C on the Kidneys?
Kersol C may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Kersol C on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Kersol C on the liver.
What is the effect of Kersol C on the Heart?
Kersol C has very mild side effects on the heart.
Kersol C 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 Kersol C unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Kersol C habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Kersol C has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Kersol C
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Kersol C, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Kersol C
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Kersol C with alcohol.
Yes, Kersol C 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, Kersol C 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.
No, Kersol C alone should not be used for jock itch also known as tinea cruris because it is a fungal infection and Kersol C is not an antifungal agent and it is not effective against fungi. Hence Kersol C should not be used for the treatment of jock itch. For the treatment of jock itch, you can use a combination of Kersol C and antifungal drugs such as miconazole and fluconazole.
No, Kersol C 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 Kersol C is not an antifungal agent and it is not effective against fungi. Hence Kersol C should not be used for the treatment of ringworm. For the treatment of ringworm, you can use a combination of Kersol C and antifungal drugs such as miconazole and fluconazole.
Yes, Kersol C 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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
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