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Exel is a prescription drug, available for use as Cream. It is typically used for the treatment of Psoriasis, Eczema, Dermatitis. Other than this, Exel has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Exel. 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.
While these are the most often observed Exel side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Exel are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Exel is Moderate for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Exel's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
The section on Exel contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Exel may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Exel, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Exel is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Exel is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Exel safe for pregnant women?
Exel can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Exel right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Exel safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Exel for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Exel on the Kidneys?
Exel is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Exel on the Liver?
Exel does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Exel on the Heart?
Using Exel does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Exel 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 Exel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Exel habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Exel has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Exel as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Exel is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Exel cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Exel
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Exel, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Exel
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Exel with alcohol will be.
Yes, Exel might be used for the treatment of lichen sclerosus (LS) which is a skin condition that causes thinning of the skin and white patches, generally in the genital area. Clinical studies have found Exel to be effective in the treatment of lichen sclerosus (LS).
No, Exel 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 Exel is not an antifungal agent and it is not effective against fungi. Hence Exel should not be used for the treatment of ringworm. For the treatment of ringworm, you can use a combination of Exel and antifungal drugs such as miconazole and fluconazole.
Yes, Exel 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.
Yes, Exel 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.
Exel 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.
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