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Topinate

Topinate

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Topinate Information

Topinate, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Solution, Cream, Gel, Ointment. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Psoriasis, Eczema, Dermatitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Topinate have also been mentioned below.

The optimal dosage of Topinate is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Topinate have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Topinate go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Topinate has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Topinate's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

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

Besides this, Topinate may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that Topinate is safe while driving, and is addiction.

  1. Topinate Benefits & Uses
  2. Topinate Dosage & How to Take
  3. Topinate Side Effects
  4. Topinate Related Warnings
  5. Severe Interaction of Topinate with Other Drugs
  6. Topinate Contraindications
  7. Frequently asked Questions about Topinate
  8. Topinate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Topinate Benefits & Uses

Topinate is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Topinate 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
Adult
  • Disease: Allergy
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area.
  • Dosage Form: Gel
  • Dosage Route: Topical
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Allergy
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area.
  • Dosage Form: Gel
  • Dosage Route: Topical
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Allergy
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area.
  • Dosage Form: Gel
  • Dosage Route: Topical
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Topinate Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Topinate safe for pregnant women?


    Topinate can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Topinate right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

    Moderate

  • Is the use of Topinate safe during breastfeeding?


    Topinate may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

    Mild

  • What is the effect of Topinate on the Kidneys?


    Topinate does not damage the kidneys.

    Safe

  • What is the effect of Topinate on the Liver?


    Using Topinate does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

    Safe

  • What is the effect of Topinate on the Heart?


    You can take Topinate without any fear of damage to the heart.

    Safe

Severe Interaction of Topinate with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Deferasirox

Mild

Acarbose

Topinate Contraindications

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

  • Liver Disease
  • Cushing's Syndrome
  • Diabetes
  • Infections

Frequently asked Questions about Topinate

  • Is this Topinate habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Topinate.

    No

  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Topinate since it does not cause drowsiness.

    Safe

  • Is it safe?


    Topinate should be used only after doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise

  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    There is no benefit of taking Topinate for mental disorders.

    No

Topinate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Topinate


    Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Topinate and food will interact.

    Unknown

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Topinate


    It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Topinate and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

    Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Topinate

Question over 2 years ago

Can I use Topinate for poison ivy?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Topinate may be used for contact dermatitis caused by poison ivy because it can provide relief from swelling, itching, and redness.

Question almost 3 years ago

Does Topinate cause hair loss?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Topinate 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 over 2 years ago

Can Topinate be used for jock itch?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

No, Topinate alone should not be used for jock itch also known as tinea cruris because it is a fungal infection and Topinate is not an antifungal agent and it is not effective against fungi. Hence Topinate should not be used for the treatment of jock itch. For the treatment of jock itch, you can use a combination of Topinate and antifungal drugs such as miconazole and fluconazole.

Question over 2 years ago

Is Topinate a steroid?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Topinate 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.

Question about 3 years ago

Can Topinate cause skin discoloration?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Topinate 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. 

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
3 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

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 369-370

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