Specification | |
US Brand Name | Clobetasol |
Strength | 30 gm |
Generic Name | Clobetasol Propionate |
Manufacturer | Systopic |
Pharmaceutical Form | Tube/s |
TOPINATE
30gm
Topinate is used to treat
skin disorders such as lichen sclerosus, psoriasis and eczema.
How
it works?
The constituents present
in this gel helps provide relief from various skin orders and fights infection
completely. Regular application provides relief from itching, redness and
burning sensation due to infection.
Important
information about Medicine
Clobetasol works on
several skin disorders and auto immune diseases such as lichen planus,
vitiligo, alopecia, and T-cell skin lymphoma.
Dosage
information
Apply only a small amount
of the Topinate cream on the infected area. Evenly distribute the
medicine and that too without exerting any pressure. Do not bandage the
affected area, unless directed by the health care professional. Wash your hands
after the application. the length of the course usually lasts up to 2 weeks,
however if the infection dose not cure, doctor might add to this.
Strengths
available
Topinate is available in
the strength of 30gm.
What
if you miss a dose?
Try not to miss the dose,
if you do, apply the cream as soon as you remember. Make sure that you do not
take two doses at a time.
What
if you overdose?
Although, in this care
the overdose is rare, make sure that you consult your doctor if this occurs.
Make sure that you do not use more than 50 gm in a week.
Things
to be taken care of
Topinate is not
recommended for children as it could slow down their growth rate, if it needs
to be applied, go in for regular growth checkups. Patients suffering from
diabetes, kidney problems or epilepsy need to notify the doctor before using
this medicine. This medicine should not be used by pregnant and breast feeding
mothers unless instructed by the doctor. If suffering from any kind of
infection, inform your doctor about it to avoid any complication from
occurring. If taking medicine for hypertension or hepatic failure, inform
doctor about the entire medicine history before using this medicine.
Side
Effects
Common side effects that
could bother you are:
§ Stinging
§ Itching
§ Rashes
§ Hives
§ Skin thickening or
thinning
§ Skin discoloration
§ Redness
§ Skin burning
§ Swelling on face, lips or
mouth
Any of these symptoms if
noticed need to be immediately reported to the doctor for medical supervision.
Interaction
with other drugs
Topinate might interact
with certain medicines and you need to inform your doctor in case you are
taking any medicine, dietary supplement or even an herbal preparation. If you
have measles, chickenpox or tuberculosis or have had it in the recent past inform
doctor about the vaccines taken to avoid any interactions from occurring. If
allergic to any food item or any antibiotic notify the same to your
doctor.