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Salobet Information

Salobet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Ointment. Secondary and off-label uses of Salobet have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Salobet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Salobet as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Salobet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Salobet has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Salobet related warnings talks about Salobet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other contraindications of Salobet have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Salobet may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for Salobet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Salobet Benefits & Uses
Salobet Dosage & How to Take
Salobet Side Effects
Salobet Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Salobet with Other Drugs
Salobet Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Salobet
Salobet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Salobet Benefits & Uses

Salobet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Pimples (Read More - How to get rid of acne or pimples)
Psoriasis (Read More - Home remedies for psoriasis)
Eczema (Read More - Natural remedies for eczema)
Keratosis, Seborrheic
Lichen Planus
Dermatitis

Salobet Dosage & How to Take

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)	Disease: Pimples (Acne) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Ointment Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Pimples (Acne) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Ointment Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Pimples (Acne) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Ointment Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Salobet Related Warnings

Is the use of Salobet safe for pregnant women?

Side effects of Salobet during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Salobet safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Salobet for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Salobet on the Kidneys?

Salobet may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Salobet on the Liver?

Salobet is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Salobet on the Heart?

Side effects of Salobet rarely affect the heart.

Severe Interaction of Salobet with Other Drugs

Salobet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Deferasirox

Clindamycin

Isotretinoin

Tazarotene

Mild

Acarbose

Aspirin

Adapalene

Benzoyl Peroxide

Salobet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Salobet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Cushing's Syndrome
Diabetes
Infections
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
Diabetes
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Salobet

Is this Salobet habit forming or addictive?

Salobet does not cause addiction.

Salobet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Salobet

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Salobet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Salobet

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Salobet with alcohol will be.

Frequently asked Questions about Salobet

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Salobet cause hair loss?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Salobet might cause hair loss (alopecia). It is a rare side effect of this drug and the exact cause behind hair loss is unknown. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair solution such as minoxidil.

Question about 5 years ago

How does Salobet work?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Salobet 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 Salobet prevents the skin inflammation which provides relief to the patient from rash, itching, and redness.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Salobet cause yeast infections?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

No, Salobet does not cause yeast infections. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Salobet lighten skin?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Salobet might lighten skin because it causes skin atrophy (skin thinning) which reduces the darkness of the skin. However, Salobet is not approved for skin lightening and should not be used for this purpose because it can cause unpleasant side effects.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I use Salobet without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

No, Salobet is a prescription drug, so do not use it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to use this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.