Table of contents:
- What Drug Clobetasone?
- What is the clobetasone for?
- How do you use the clobetasone?
- How do I save clobetasone?
- Clobetasone dosage
- What is the clobetasone dosage for adults?
- What is the clobetasone dosage for children?
- In what dosage is clobetasone available?
- Clobetasone side effects
- What side effects can be experienced due to clobetasone?
- Clobetasone Drug Warnings and Cautions
- What should be known before using clobetasone?
- Topical drug warnings
- Certain drugs and diseases
- Allergy
- Is this drug safe for pregnant and lactating women?
- Clobetasone Drug Interactions
- What medicines might interact with clobetasone?
- Can food or alcohol interact with clobetasone?
- What health conditions can interact with clobetasone?
- Clobetasone overdose
- What should I do in an emergency or overdose?
- What should I do if I forget to take medicine or forget to take medicine?
What Drug Clobetasone?
What is the clobetasone for?
Clobetasone or clobethasone is a drug in the form of a topical cream which is commonly used for anti-inflammation in the skin. This medication is usually used to treat symptoms of itching and red rash on the skin.
This drug belongs to the corticosteroid class. Corticosteroid drugs work by inhibiting the activity of several body compounds that cause inflammation, such as prostaglandins, kinins, histamines, and liposomal enzymes.
How do you use the clobetasone?
Because this medication is a topical medication, make sure that the clobetasone does not get into the mouth, eyes, and other areas of the body other than the outer skin.
Read the drug guide and brochure provided by the pharmacy, if any, before you get this medication and each time you buy again. If you have questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Clobetasone is used by applying it directly to the affected area of the skin. But beforehand, make sure you wash your hands and clean the target skin area first before using this medicine.
Before applying it, it's best to wait until the skin is completely dry after cleaning. Use your finger, cotton swab, or sterile cotton swab to squeeze out a small amount of the medicine and then apply it lightly to the skin.
Avoid exposure to heat after using this medicine. Wash your hands immediately after using this medicine to prevent accidental eye contact. In order to get maximum results, use this drug regularly and according to the directions for use.
Read medication guides and patient information brochures before using this medication. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about instructions for use or patient information brochures.
How do I save clobetasone?
Clobetasone is best stored at room temperature below 25 degrees Celsius, away from direct sunlight and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it. Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules.
Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when the drug has expired or when it is no longer needed.
Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal agency about how to safely dispose of your medicine.
Clobetasone dosage
The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.
What is the clobetasone dosage for adults?
Clobetasone is a drug that can be used twice on the first day. Then, after the second day, use it once a day.
What is the clobetasone dosage for children?
Its safety and effectiveness are still uncertain for patients under 18 years of age.
In what dosage is clobetasone available?
Clobetasone is a drug that is available in the form of a 0.05% gel and a 0.05% cream.
Clobetasone side effects
What side effects can be experienced due to clobetasone?
Like the use of topical drugs in general, the use of clobetasone can cause some side effects. The severity and symptoms of side effects may vary.
According to the NHS website, stop using this drug and consult your doctor immediately if you experience one or more side effects such as:
- reddish skin
- white patches appear
- yellowish discharge from the skin
- pustules (small bumps with pus)
- nausea
- gag
- weakened muscles
- loss of appetite
- weight loss
- impaired vision
Seek immediate medical help if you develop signs of a severe (anaphylactic) allergic reaction, with symptoms such as:
- swelling of the face, lips, throat, or tongue
- skin rash
- itchy rash
- difficulty breathing
Use of this drug for a long time can cause atrophy, thinning skin, changes in pigment.
Not everyone experiences this side effect. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Clobetasone Drug Warnings and Cautions
What should be known before using clobetasone?
Before using this drug, there are several things that need to be considered first:
Topical drug warnings
As previously explained, the clobetasone is only for external use. Do not use this medication in the mouth or eye area. Also, do not use this medication on your face unless your doctor advises you to.
Certain drugs and diseases
Tell your doctor about any medications you are currently using, whether prescription, non-prescription, supplements, or herbal medicines. This is because several types of drugs may interact with clobetasone.
In addition, it is also important to inform your doctor about any diseases or other health conditions that you are currently suffering from. It is possible that this drug can trigger interactions with certain diseases or health conditions.
Allergy
Tell your doctor if you have a history of allergies to certain drugs, especially the active ingredients in this medicine. In addition, get checked out if you have any other allergies, for example to certain foods, dyes, or animals.
Is this drug safe for pregnant and lactating women?
There is not yet sufficient information about the safety of using this medicine during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication.
Clobetasone Drug Interactions
What medicines might interact with clobetasone?
Although some drugs should not be taken at the same time, in other cases some drugs can also be used together even though interactions may occur.
In such cases, the doctor may change the dose, or take other preventive measures as needed. Tell your doctor if you are taking any other over-the-counter or prescription drugs, especially the following:
- ritonavir (an HIV drug)
- itraconazole (a fungal infection drug)
Can food or alcohol interact with clobetasone?
Certain drugs should not be used when eating certain foods because drug-food interactions can occur.
Smoking tobacco or consuming alcohol with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur.
Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your doctor, medical team, or pharmacist.
What health conditions can interact with clobetasone?
Any other health conditions you have can affect the use of this drug. Always tell your doctor if you have other health problems, especially:
- rosacea
- acne
- pruritus without inflammation
Clobetasone overdose
What should I do in an emergency or overdose?
In case of emergency or overdose, call the medical team, ambulance (118 or 119), or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.
What should I do if I forget to take medicine or forget to take medicine?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if you just remember when it's time for the next dose, just ignore the missed dose, and continue taking it as scheduled. Do not use this drug in double doses.
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