Exel Gn is a prescription drug, available for use as Cream. The alternative uses of Exel Gn have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Exel Gn depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Exel Gn as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Exel Gn are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Exel Gn's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Exel Gn's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Exel Gn contraindications section.
Additionally, Exel Gn may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Exel Gn is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Exel Gn 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(Male) |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Exel Gn is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Exel Gn safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Exel GN. If you are pregnant, do not take Exel GN without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Exel Gn safe during breastfeeding?
Exel GN can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Exel Gn on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Exel GN on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Exel Gn on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Exel GN on the liver.
What is the effect of Exel Gn on the Heart?
Exel GN is not harmful for the heart.
Exel Gn 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 Exel Gn unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Exel Gn habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Exel Gn.
Interaction between Food and Exel Gn
Taking Exel Gn with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Exel Gn
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Exel Gn with alcohol will be.
No, Exel GN does not cause yeast infections. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.
Yes, Exel GN 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.
Yes, Exel GN 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 Exel GN to be effective in the treatment of lichen sclerosus (LS).
No, Exel GN 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 Exel GN is not an antifungal agent and it is not effective against fungi. Hence Exel GN should not be used for the treatment of ringworm. For the treatment of ringworm, you can use a combination of Exel GN and antifungal drugs such as miconazole and fluconazole.
Application of Exel GN on the face must be avoided but if it has been advised by your doctor then you can use it only for a short-term period not more than 5 days because the skin on your face thins easily.
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