Etavone S is used to treat the following -
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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Etavone S is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Etavone S safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Etavone S for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Etavone S safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Etavone S in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Etavone S on the Kidneys?
Etavone S may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Etavone S on the Liver?
Etavone S is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Etavone S on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Etavone S on the heart have been reported.
Etavone S 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 Etavone S unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Etavone S habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Etavone S is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Etavone S
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Etavone S, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Etavone S
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Etavone S with alcohol will be.
Yes, Etavone S 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 Etavone S can be absorbed by the skin.
No, Etavone S should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
No, Etavone S 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 Etavone S is not an antifungal agent and it is not effective against fungi. Hence Etavone S should not be used for the treatment of ringworm. For the treatment of ringworm, you can use a combination of Etavone S and antifungal drugs such as miconazole and fluconazole.
Yes, Etavone S 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 Etavone S to be effective in the treatment of lichen sclerosus (LS).
Etavone S 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 Etavone S prevents the skin inflammation which provides relief to the patient from rash, itching, and redness.
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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
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