Clonit S 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Clonit S is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Clonit S safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Clonit S on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Clonit S safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Clonit S in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Clonit S is unavailable.
What is the effect of Clonit S on the Kidneys?
Clonit S may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Clonit S on the Liver?
Clonit S is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Clonit S on the Heart?
Side effects of Clonit S rarely affect the heart.
Clonit S 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 Clonit S unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clonit S habit forming or addictive?
Clonit S is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Clonit S
There is no information on the effects of taking Clonit S with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clonit S
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Clonit S with alcohol will be.
Clonit S should be applied 1 - 2 times a day or as advised by your doctor. Clonit S 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.
Yes, Clonit S might lighten skin because it causes skin atrophy (skin thinning) which reduces the darkness of the skin. However, Clonit S is not approved for skin lightening and should not be used for this purpose because it can cause unpleasant side effects.
No, Clonit S alone should not be used for jock itch also known as tinea cruris because it is a fungal infection and Clonit S is not an antifungal agent and it is not effective against fungi. Hence Clonit S should not be used for the treatment of jock itch. For the treatment of jock itch, you can use a combination of Clonit S and antifungal drugs such as miconazole and fluconazole.
Clonit S is used for the short-term treatment up to 2 weeks and if required then maximum up to 4 weeks. You are advised to use it as directed by your doctor. Do not use this medicine longer than prescribed by your doctor to avoid the unpleasant side effect.
Yes, Clonit S might cause dry skin in few cases only. However, the exact cause behind dry skin is unknown. If you are experiencing excessive dryness of skin after applying this drug then you are advised to use a skin moisturizer. Skin moisturizer should be applied only after 30 minutes of applying this drug so that the Clonit S can be absorbed by the skin.
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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
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