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Closone is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Ointment. It is primarily used for the treatment of Psoriasis, Eczema, Dermatitis. The alternative uses of Closone have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Closone is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Closone side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Closone 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.
It is also important to note that Closone has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Closone related warnings talks about Closone's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Closone contraindications section.
Additionally, Closone may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Closone is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Closone 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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Is the use of Closone safe for pregnant women?
Closone can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Closone right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Closone safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Closone on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Closone on the Kidneys?
Closone is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Closone on the Liver?
Using Closone does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Closone on the Heart?
Closone is completely safe for the heart.
Closone 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 Closone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Closone habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Closone.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Closone does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Closone is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Closone is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Closone
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Closone together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Closone
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Closone.
Application of Closone on the face must be avoided but if it has been advised by your doctor then you can use it only for a short-term period not more than 5 days because the skin on your face thins easily.
Yes, Closone might lighten skin because it causes skin atrophy (skin thinning) which reduces the darkness of the skin. However, Closone is not approved for skin lightening and should not be used for this purpose because it can cause unpleasant side effects.
Yes, Closone may be used for contact dermatitis caused by poison ivy because it can provide relief from swelling, itching, and redness.
Yes, Closone 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.
No, Closone does not cause yeast infections. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.
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