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Of Derm is a prescription medicine that is available as a Cream. Other than this, Of Derm has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Of Derm. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Of Derm are Skin Peeling, Skin Thinning, Application Site Irritation. Normally, these side effects of Of Derm are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Of Derm has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Of Derm related warnings talks about Of Derm's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Allergy must refrain from the use of Of Derm since this can cause severe adverse effects.
Additionally, Of Derm may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Of Derm is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Of Derm 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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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Of Derm safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Of Derm will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Of Derm safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Of Derm for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Of Derm on the Kidneys?
Of Derm is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Of Derm on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Of Derm on the liver.
What is the effect of Of Derm on the Heart?
Using Of Derm does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Of Derm should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Of Derm unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Of Derm habit forming or addictive?
Of Derm is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Of Derm does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Of Derm only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Of Derm for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Of Derm
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Of Derm together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Of Derm
Information about the interaction of Of Derm and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Application of Of Derm 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.
Yes, Of Derm might be used for the treatment of lichen sclerosus (LS) which is a skin condition that causes thinning of the skin and white patches, generally in the genital area. Clinical studies have found Of Derm to be effective in the treatment of lichen sclerosus (LS).
Of Derm 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.
Of Derm should be applied 1 - 2 times a day or as advised by your doctor. Of Derm 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, Of Derm alone should not be used for jock itch also known as tinea cruris because it is a fungal infection and Of Derm is not an antifungal agent and it is not effective against fungi. Hence Of Derm should not be used for the treatment of jock itch. For the treatment of jock itch, you can use a combination of Of Derm and antifungal drugs such as miconazole and fluconazole.
This medicine data has been created by -
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