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Topinate Gel

Topinate Gel

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Topinate Gel Information

Topinate Gel is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Gel. It is primarily used for the treatment of Psoriasis, Eczema, Dermatitis. Topinate Gel also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Topinate Gel 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Topinate Gel can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Topinate Gel normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Topinate Gel's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Mild while nursing. Warnings related to Topinate Gel's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

The section on Topinate Gel contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Topinate Gel may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Topinate Gel 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 Gel Benefits & Uses

Topinate Gel is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Topinate Gel 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 Gel Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Topinate Gel 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 Gel safe during breastfeeding?


    Topinate may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

    Mild

  • What is the effect of Topinate Gel on the Kidneys?


    Topinate does not damage the kidneys.

    Safe

  • What is the effect of Topinate Gel on the Liver?


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

    Safe

  • What is the effect of Topinate Gel on the Heart?


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

    Safe

Severe Interaction of Topinate Gel with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Deferasirox

Mild

Acarbose

Topinate Gel Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Topinate Gel

  • Is this Topinate Gel habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Topinate Gel.

    No

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


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

    Safe

  • Is it safe?


    Topinate Gel 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 Gel for mental disorders.

    No

Topinate Gel Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Topinate Gel


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

    Unknown

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Topinate Gel


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

    Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Topinate Gel

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 almost 3 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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