Clobaderm 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Clobaderm is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Clobaderm safe for pregnant women?
Clobaderm may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Clobaderm, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Clobaderm safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Clobaderm on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Clobaderm on the Kidneys?
Clobaderm is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Clobaderm on the Liver?
Clobaderm is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Clobaderm on the Heart?
Clobaderm is not harmful for the heart.
Clobaderm 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 Clobaderm unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clobaderm habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Clobaderm.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Clobaderm does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Clobaderm only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Clobaderm cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Clobaderm
There is no information on the effects of taking Clobaderm with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clobaderm
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Clobaderm with alcohol will be.
Application of Clobaderm 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.
No, Clobaderm should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Clobaderm may be used for contact dermatitis caused by poison ivy because it can provide relief from swelling, itching, and redness.
Clobaderm should be applied 1 - 2 times a day or as advised by your doctor. Clobaderm 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, Clobaderm alone should not be used for jock itch also known as tinea cruris because it is a fungal infection and Clobaderm is not an antifungal agent and it is not effective against fungi. Hence Clobaderm should not be used for the treatment of jock itch. For the treatment of jock itch, you can use a combination of Clobaderm and antifungal drugs such as miconazole and fluconazole.
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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
