Bumper Offer - Urjas oil Just @ Rs. 1
Cortirate 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 |
|
| Geriatric |
|
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
|
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cortirate is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Cortirate safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Cortirate. It is best to stop taking Cortirate immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Cortirate safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Cortirate on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Cortirate on the Kidneys?
Cortirate is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Cortirate on the Liver?
Using Cortirate does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Cortirate on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Cortirate for the heart.
Cortirate 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 Cortirate unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cortirate habit forming or addictive?
Cortirate is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Cortirate since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Cortirate only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Cortirate is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cortirate
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Cortirate together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cortirate
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Cortirate with alcohol.
No, Cortirate 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 Cortirate is not an antifungal agent and it is not effective against fungi. Hence Cortirate should not be used for the treatment of ringworm. For the treatment of ringworm, you can use a combination of Cortirate and antifungal drugs such as miconazole and fluconazole.
No, Cortirate does not cause yeast infections. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.
Cortirate 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.
Yes, Cortirate 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 Cortirate to be effective in the treatment of lichen sclerosus (LS).
Yes, Cortirate may cause skin discoloration or color changes. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind skin discoloration is not known but it is more likely to occur if the skin is covered with a dressing after applying this drug. So you are advised to not cover your skin with a dressing after applying this drug.
This medicine data has been created by -
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
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
