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Propysalic Ointment is a prescription drug, available for use as Ointment. Propysalic Ointment 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 Propysalic Ointment. 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.
While these are the most often observed Propysalic Ointment side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Propysalic Ointment normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Propysalic Ointment's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. Warnings related to Propysalic Ointment's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Propysalic Ointment are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Propysalic Ointment may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Propysalic Ointment is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Propysalic Ointment 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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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Propysalic Ointment safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Propysalic in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Propysalic Ointment safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Propysalic for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Propysalic Ointment on the Kidneys?
Propysalic rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Propysalic Ointment on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Propysalic on the liver.
What is the effect of Propysalic Ointment on the Heart?
Propysalic has very mild side effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Propysalic Ointment unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Propysalic Ointment habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Propysalic Ointment.
Interaction between Food and Propysalic Ointment
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Propysalic Ointment and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Propysalic Ointment
Information about the interaction of Propysalic Ointment and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Propysalic 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.
No, Propysalic 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.
Yes, Propysalic 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.
Propysalic 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 Propysalic prevents the skin inflammation which provides relief to the patient from rash, itching, and redness.
Propysalic should be applied 1 - 2 times a day or as advised by your doctor. Propysalic 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.
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