Etan G, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Cream. Etan G also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Etan G depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Etan G have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Etan G are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Etan G is Severe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Etan G has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Etan G related warnings section.
Etan G is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Ulcerative Colitis, Gastritis, Parkinson's Disease are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Etan G contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Etan G have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Etan G is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Etan G 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Etan G is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Etan G safe for pregnant women?
Etan G shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Etan G safe during breastfeeding?
Etan G is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Etan G on the Kidneys?
Etan G may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Etan G on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Etan G on the liver.
What is the effect of Etan G on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Etan G for the heart.
Etan G should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Etan G unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Etan G habit forming or addictive?
Etan G does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Etan G
Taking Etan G with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Etan G
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Etan G with alcohol.
Yes, Etan G might lighten skin because it causes skin atrophy (skin thinning) which reduces the darkness of the skin. However, Etan G is not approved for skin lightening and should not be used for this purpose because it can cause unpleasant side effects.
No, Etan G 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 Etan G is not an antifungal agent and it is not effective against fungi. Hence Etan G should not be used for the treatment of ringworm. For the treatment of ringworm, you can use a combination of Etan G and antifungal drugs such as miconazole and fluconazole.
Etan G should be applied 1 - 2 times a day or as advised by your doctor. Etan G 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.
No, Etan G alone should not be used for jock itch also known as tinea cruris because it is a fungal infection and Etan G is not an antifungal agent and it is not effective against fungi. Hence Etan G should not be used for the treatment of jock itch. For the treatment of jock itch, you can use a combination of Etan G and antifungal drugs such as miconazole and fluconazole.
Etan G 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.