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Etavone 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 Etavone S is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Etavone S safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Etavone S for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Etavone S safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Etavone S in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Etavone S on the Kidneys?
Etavone S may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Etavone S on the Liver?
Etavone S is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Etavone S on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Etavone S on the heart have been reported.
Etavone 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 Etavone S unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Etavone S habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Etavone S is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Etavone S
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Etavone S, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Etavone S
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Etavone S with alcohol will be.
Etavone S 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 Etavone S prevents the skin inflammation which provides relief to the patient from rash, itching, and redness.
No, Etavone S alone should not be used for jock itch also known as tinea cruris because it is a fungal infection and Etavone S is not an antifungal agent and it is not effective against fungi. Hence Etavone S should not be used for the treatment of jock itch. For the treatment of jock itch, you can use a combination of Etavone S and antifungal drugs such as miconazole and fluconazole.
No, Etavone S is a prescription drug, so do not use it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to use this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
Yes, Etavone 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.
Etavone S is used for the short-term treatment up to 2 weeks and if required then maximum up to 4 weeks. You are advised to use it as directed by your doctor. Do not use this medicine longer than prescribed by your doctor to avoid the unpleasant side effect.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 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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