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Clopinate S is a prescription medicine that is available as a Ointment. Secondary and off-label uses of Clopinate S have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Clopinate S. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Clopinate S have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Clopinate S 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.
In addition, Clopinate S's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Clopinate S related warnings talks about Clopinate S's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
The section on Clopinate S contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Clopinate S have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Clopinate S is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Clopinate S 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 Clopinate S is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Clopinate S safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Clopinate S on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Clopinate S safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Clopinate S on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Clopinate S will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Clopinate S on the Kidneys?
Clopinate S rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Clopinate S on the Liver?
Clopinate S is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Clopinate S on the Heart?
Clopinate S is rarely harmful for the heart.
Clopinate S 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 Clopinate S unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clopinate S habit forming or addictive?
Clopinate S does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Clopinate S
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Clopinate S together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clopinate S
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Clopinate S with alcohol will be.
Yes, Clopinate S is safe to use, if applied in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as skin atrophy (skin thinning), burning or stinging sensation of the skin. If you experience above-mentioned side after using this drug then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Clopinate S 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.
Yes, Clopinate S 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.
No, Clopinate S alone should not be used for ringworm because it is a fungal infection of the skin caused by fungi such as Trichophyton rubrum and Epidermophyton floccosum and Clopinate S is not an antifungal agent and it is not effective against fungi. Hence Clopinate S should not be used for the treatment of ringworm. For the treatment of ringworm, you can use a combination of Clopinate S and antifungal drugs such as miconazole and fluconazole.
Clopinate S should be applied 1 - 2 times a day or as advised by your doctor. Clopinate S should be applied after cleaning the infected area, allow it to dry, and then gently rub the medication till it disappears. Do not forget to wash your hands after applying this drug.
This medicine data has been created by -
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