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Clopan Lotion is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Lotion. It is primarily used for the treatment of Psoriasis, Eczema, Dermatitis. The alternative uses of Clopan Lotion have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Clopan Lotion. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Clopan Lotion have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Clopan Lotion normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Clopan Lotion has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Clopan Lotion's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Clopan Lotion contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Clopan Lotion with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Clopan Lotion is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Clopan Lotion 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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Is the use of Clopan Lotion safe for pregnant women?
Clopan may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Clopan, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Clopan Lotion safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Clopan as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Clopan Lotion on the Kidneys?
Clopan is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Clopan Lotion on the Liver?
Clopan is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Clopan Lotion on the Heart?
Clopan is not harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Clopan Lotion unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clopan Lotion habit forming or addictive?
Clopan Lotion is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Clopan Lotion does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Clopan Lotion only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Clopan Lotion cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Clopan Lotion
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Clopan Lotion and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clopan Lotion
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Clopan Lotion and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Clopan should be applied 1 - 2 times a day or as advised by your doctor. Clopan 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.
Clopan is a brand name of clobetasol and it comes in the form of ointment, cream, and lotion. It belongs to the class of drug known as steroids (corticosteroids). It is a prescription drug used for the treatment of skin diseases such as corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses, scalp psoriasis, and plaque psoriasis.
Application of Clopan 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.
No, Clopan does not cause yeast infections. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.
Clopan 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 Clopan prevents the skin inflammation which provides relief to the patient from rash, itching, and redness.
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
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 369-370