Clozema is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Cream. It is typically used for the treatment of Psoriasis, Eczema, Dermatitis. Other than this, Clozema has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Clozema. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Clozema have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Clozema go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Clozema has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Clozema's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Clozema are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Clozema have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Clozema is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Clozema 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 |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Clozema safe for pregnant women?
Clozema may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Clozema again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Clozema safe during breastfeeding?
Clozema may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Clozema on the Kidneys?
Clozema is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Clozema on the Liver?
Using Clozema does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Clozema on the Heart?
You can take Clozema without any fear of damage to the heart.
Clozema 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 Clozema unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clozema habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Clozema is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Clozema since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Clozema is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Clozema is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Clozema
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Clozema and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clozema
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Clozema and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Clozema 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.
Clozema 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.
Clozema should be applied 1 - 2 times a day or as advised by your doctor. Clozema 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.
Clozema contains clobetasol which is presumed to work by promoting the induction of inhibitory proteins (lipocortins) in the body. Lipocortins prevents the release of arachidonic acid which causes synthesis and release of certain chemicals such as histamine, leukotrienes, and prostaglandins that causes inflammation. In this way Clozema prevents the skin inflammation which provides relief to the patient from rash, itching, and redness.
Yes, Clozema might be used for the treatment of lichen sclerosus (LS) which is a skin condition that causes thinning of the skin and white patches, generally in the genital area. Clinical studies have found Clozema to be effective in the treatment of lichen sclerosus (LS).
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