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Clobetasol + Clotrimazole 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 Clobetasol + Clotrimazole is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Clobetasol + Clotrimazole safe for pregnant women?
Clobetasol + Clotrimazole is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Clobetasol + Clotrimazole safe during breastfeeding?
Clobetasol + Clotrimazole is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Clobetasol + Clotrimazole on the Kidneys?
Using Clobetasol + Clotrimazole does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Clobetasol + Clotrimazole on the Liver?
Clobetasol + Clotrimazole is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Clobetasol + Clotrimazole on the Heart?
You can take Clobetasol + Clotrimazole without any fear of damage to the heart.
Clobetasol + Clotrimazole 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 Clobetasol + Clotrimazole unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clobetasol + Clotrimazole habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Clobetasol + Clotrimazole.
Interaction between Food and Clobetasol + Clotrimazole
You can take Clobetasol + Clotrimazole with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clobetasol + Clotrimazole
You may consume alcohol while taking Clobetasol + Clotrimazole. But caution is still important.
Clobetasol + Clotrimazole 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.
No, Clobetasol + Clotrimazole 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 Clobetasol + Clotrimazole is not an antifungal agent and it is not effective against fungi. Hence Clobetasol + Clotrimazole should not be used for the treatment of ringworm. For the treatment of ringworm, you can use a combination of Clobetasol + Clotrimazole and antifungal drugs such as miconazole and fluconazole.
Clobetasol + Clotrimazole 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 Clobetasol + Clotrimazole prevents the skin inflammation which provides relief to the patient from rash, itching, and redness.
Yes, Clobetasol + Clotrimazole 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 Clobetasol + Clotrimazole to be effective in the treatment of lichen sclerosus (LS).
Yes, Clobetasol + Clotrimazole 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.
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