Clovate Solution 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.
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Is the use of Clovate Solution safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Clovate. It is best to stop taking Clovate immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Clovate Solution safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Clovate on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Clovate Solution on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Clovate on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Clovate Solution on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Clovate on the liver.
What is the effect of Clovate Solution on the Heart?
You can take Clovate without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Clovate Solution unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clovate Solution habit forming or addictive?
Clovate Solution does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Clovate Solution will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Clovate Solution should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Clovate Solution is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Clovate Solution
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Clovate Solution together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clovate Solution
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Clovate Solution.
Yes, Clovate 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 Clovate can be absorbed by the skin.
Yes, Clovate may be used for contact dermatitis caused by poison ivy because it can provide relief from swelling, itching, and redness.
Yes, Clovate is a steroid. It contains clobetasol which is a potent corticosteroid. It should not be confused with anabolic-androgenic steroids which are used by some bodybuilders without prescription to build muscle mass.
No, Clovate 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 Clovate is not an antifungal agent and it is not effective against fungi. Hence Clovate should not be used for the treatment of ringworm. For the treatment of ringworm, you can use a combination of Clovate and antifungal drugs such as miconazole and fluconazole.
No, Clovate does not cause yeast infections. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.
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