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Clostaf 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 Clostaf is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Clostaf safe for pregnant women?
Clostaf may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Clostaf again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Clostaf safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Clostaf for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Clostaf on the Kidneys?
Using Clostaf does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Clostaf on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Clostaf on the liver.
What is the effect of Clostaf on the Heart?
Using Clostaf does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Clostaf 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 Clostaf unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clostaf habit forming or addictive?
Clostaf is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Clostaf as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Clostaf only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Clostaf is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Clostaf
There is no information on the effects of taking Clostaf with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clostaf
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Clostaf with alcohol.
Yes, Clostaf 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 Clostaf can be absorbed by the skin.
Yes, Clostaf 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.
No, Clostaf alone should not be used for ringworm because it is a fungal infection of the skin caused by fungi such as Trichophyton rubrum and Epidermophyton floccosum and Clostaf is not an antifungal agent and it is not effective against fungi. Hence Clostaf should not be used for the treatment of ringworm. For the treatment of ringworm, you can use a combination of Clostaf and antifungal drugs such as miconazole and fluconazole.
No, Clostaf 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.
Yes, Clostaf is safe to use, if applied in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as skin atrophy (skin thinning), burning or stinging sensation of the skin. If you experience above-mentioned side after using this drug then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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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