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Salista C 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 Salista C is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Salista C safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Salista C 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 Salista C safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Salista C in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Salista C on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Salista C on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Salista C on the Liver?
Using Salista C does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Salista C on the Heart?
Side effects of Salista C rarely affect the heart.
Salista C 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 Salista C unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Salista C habit forming or addictive?
Salista C is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Salista C
There is no information on the effects of taking Salista C with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Salista C
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Salista C with alcohol will be.
Yes, Salista C 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.
Application of Salista C 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.
Yes, Salista C might lighten skin because it causes skin atrophy (skin thinning) which reduces the darkness of the skin. However, Salista C is not approved for skin lightening and should not be used for this purpose because it can cause unpleasant side effects.
Yes, Salista C 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.
Salista C 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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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KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 889