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Powercort N Information

Powercort N is a prescription drug, available for use as Cream. Other than this, Powercort N has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The correct dosage of Powercort N depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Powercort N can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Powercort N go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Powercort N has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Powercort N's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Powercort N related warnings section.

The section on Powercort N contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug reaction of Powercort N with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Powercort N is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Powercort N Benefits & Uses
Powercort N Dosage & How to Take
Powercort N Side Effects
Powercort N Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Powercort N with Other Drugs
Powercort N Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Powercort N
Powercort N Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Powercort N Benefits & Uses

Powercort N is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Psoriasis (Read More - Home remedies for psoriasis)
Eczema (Read More - Natural remedies for eczema)
Lichen Planus
Dermatitis
Bacterial Infections
Skin Infections

Powercort N Dosage & How to Take

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)	Disease: Psoriasis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Clobetasol ( 0.05 % w/w) , Neomycin ( 0.5 % w/w)
Adult(Male)	Disease: Psoriasis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Clobetasol ( 0.05 % w/w) , Neomycin ( 0.5 % w/w)
Geriatric	Disease: Psoriasis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Clobetasol ( 0.05 % w/w) , Neomycin ( 0.5 % w/w)

Powercort N Related Warnings

Is the use of Powercort N safe for pregnant women?

Powercort N shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Powercort N safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Powercort N. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Powercort N on the Kidneys?

Powercort N rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Powercort N on the Liver?

Powercort N is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Powercort N on the Heart?

Using Powercort N does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Powercort N with Other Drugs

Powercort N should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Deferasirox

Digoxin

Medroxyprogesterone

Mild

Acarbose

Ethinyl Estradiol

Methotrexate

Sorafenib

Regorafenib

Powercort N Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Powercort N unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Cushing's Syndrome
Diabetes
Infections
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Dehydration
Myasthenia Gravis
Parkinson's Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Powercort N

Is this Powercort N habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Powercort N is addictive.

Powercort N Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Powercort N

Taking Powercort N with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Powercort N

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Powercort N with alcohol.

Frequently asked Questions about Powercort N

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Powercort N cause hair loss?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Powercort N 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Powercort N lighten skin?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Powercort N might lighten skin because it causes skin atrophy (skin thinning) which reduces the darkness of the skin. However, Powercort N is not approved for skin lightening and should not be used for this purpose because it can cause unpleasant side effects.

Question about 5 years ago

How does Powercort N work?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Powercort N 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 Powercort N prevents the skin inflammation which provides relief to the patient from rash, itching, and redness.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I use Powercort N on my face?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Application of Powercort N 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I use Powercort N without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

No, Powercort N 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.