Cbesta 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 Cbesta safe for pregnant women?
Cbesta can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Cbesta, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Cbesta safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Cbesta for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Cbesta on the Kidneys?
Cbesta does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cbesta on the Liver?
Using Cbesta does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Cbesta on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Cbesta for the heart.
Cbesta should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cbesta unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cbesta habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Cbesta.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Cbesta does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Cbesta only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Cbesta in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Cbesta
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Cbesta and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cbesta
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Cbesta with alcohol.
No, Cbesta should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Cbesta might lighten skin because it causes skin atrophy (skin thinning) which reduces the darkness of the skin. However, Cbesta is not approved for skin lightening and should not be used for this purpose because it can cause unpleasant side effects.
Yes, Cbesta may be used for contact dermatitis caused by poison ivy because it can provide relief from swelling, itching, and redness.
Cbesta 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 Cbesta 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.
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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
