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Powercort is a prescription medicine that is available as a Cream. It is typically used for the treatment of Psoriasis, Eczema, Dermatitis. Other than this, Powercort has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Powercort depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Powercort can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Powercort are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Powercort is Moderate for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Powercort has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Powercort related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Powercort have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Powercort with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Powercort, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Powercort 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 |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Powercort is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Powercort safe for pregnant women?
Powercort may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Powercort again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Powercort safe during breastfeeding?
Powercort may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Powercort on the Kidneys?
Powercort is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Powercort on the Liver?
Using Powercort does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Powercort on the Heart?
Using Powercort does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Powercort 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 Powercort unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Powercort habit forming or addictive?
Powercort does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Powercort will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Powercort only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Powercort for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Powercort
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Powercort together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Powercort
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Powercort with alcohol.
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
