Offer - Urjas Oil for just ₹ 1 X
Topisal 6% Ointment 30gm is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Ointment. Secondary and off-label uses of Topisal 6% Ointment 30gm have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Topisal 6% Ointment 30gm. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Topisal 6% Ointment 30gm side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Topisal 6% Ointment 30gm go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Topisal 6% Ointment 30gm's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Topisal 6% Ointment 30gm has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Topisal 6% Ointment 30gm related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Topisal 6% Ointment 30gm have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Topisal 6% Ointment 30gm may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Topisal 6% Ointment 30gm is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Topisal 6% Ointment 30gm 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) |
|
Adult |
|
Geriatric |
|
Is the use of Topisal 6% Ointment 30gm safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Topisal during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Topisal 6% Ointment 30gm safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Topisal in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Topisal is unavailable.
What is the effect of Topisal 6% Ointment 30gm on the Kidneys?
Topisal rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Topisal 6% Ointment 30gm on the Liver?
Topisal is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Topisal 6% Ointment 30gm on the Heart?
Topisal may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Topisal 6% Ointment 30gm unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Topisal 6% Ointment 30gm habit forming or addictive?
Topisal 6% Ointment 30gm does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Topisal 6% Ointment 30gm
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Topisal 6% Ointment 30gm, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Topisal 6% Ointment 30gm
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Topisal 6% Ointment 30gm and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Topisal 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 Topisal can be absorbed by the skin.
Topisal 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.
Yes, Topisal 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.
Topisal should be applied 1 - 2 times a day or as advised by your doctor. Topisal 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.
Yes, Topisal 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.
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