Cratisone Cream is a prescription medicine that is available as a Cream. Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Cratisone Cream has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cratisone Cream. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Cratisone Cream also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Chills, Cough. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Cratisone Cream as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cratisone Cream go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Cratisone Cream is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Cratisone Cream related warnings talks about Cratisone Cream's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Cratisone Cream are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Cratisone Cream have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Cratisone Cream, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Cratisone Cream 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 Cratisone Cream safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Cratisone Cream in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Cratisone Cream safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Cratisone Cream for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Cratisone Cream on the Kidneys?
Cratisone Cream rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cratisone Cream on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Cratisone Cream. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Cratisone Cream on the Heart?
Cratisone Cream may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Cratisone Cream should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cratisone Cream unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cratisone Cream habit forming or addictive?
Cratisone Cream does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Cratisone Cream will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Cratisone Cream is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Cratisone Cream in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Cratisone Cream
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Cratisone Cream and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cratisone Cream
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Cratisone Cream with alcohol.
Yes, Cratisone Cream can be used for the treatment of brown patches on the skin or melasma, however, it is not used alone. It is always used in combination with hydroquinone, isotretinoin and sometimes glycolic acid. Melasma is a common skin condition. It is usually manifested as brown to gray-brown patches on the forehead, bridge of the nose, cheeks, upper lip, and chin. It can also invade forearms and neck. Alongside topical treatment, protection from Sun is also suggested as a treatment.
Cratisone Cream may cause delayed weight gain and slowed growth in children on whom it is used topically. Therefore, you must talk to a doctor before using Cratisone Cream on children.
Cratisone Cream is a medium potency synthetic corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory, antipruritic (used to relieve itching) and vasoconstrictive (narrowing of the blood vessels) activity. It is effective for the treatment of asthma. It is also used topically for the management of skin disorders like psoriasis (red scaly patches on some areas of the body) and eczema (dry and itchy skin with red and scaly patches). It is generally available as a furoate salt.
No, Cratisone Cream cannot be used for the treatment of burns. It is used for treating rash, eczema, and psoriasis. Burns can be treated with skin cream, lotion or an ointment containing ingredients like gentamycin sulfate, fusidic acid, silver nitrate, silver sulfadiazine, mafenide acetate, etc. Please do not self-medicate with Cratisone Cream for burns and speak to your doctor for a recommendation.
Cratisone Cream works by releasing some anti-inflammatory proteins and inhibiting the synthesis of some inflammation mediators. This provides relief to the patient temporarily.
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