Clotop 0.05% Cream
tube of 30.0 gm Cream.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Clobetasol (0.05% w/w) |
| Manufacturer: | AS Lifesciences |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Clotop 0.05% Cream is a steroid used to treat various skin conditions such as dermatitis, eczema, and allergies, reducing swelling, redness, and itchiness of the skin. Clotop 0.05% Cream belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used to treat various skin conditions such as dermatitis, eczema, and allergies. It works by reducing swelling, redness, and itchiness of the skin and prevents further irritation.
Clotop 0.05% Cream is a steroid. It works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers that make the skin red, swollen, and itchy.
What is the recommended duration of using Clotop 0.05% Cream?
Clotop 0.05% Cream should not be used for a long time. The doctor generally prescribes it for 2 consecutive weeks only, but treatment can be longer for chronic inflammatory conditions.
Are severe skin reactions common with Clotop 0.05% Cream?
Severe skin reactions are rare with Clotop 0.05% Cream, but skin reactions can occur in individuals who are hypersensitive to the medication. Leaving the affected area open after applying the cream and avoiding occlusive dressings can help prevent skin reactions.
Can Clotop 0.05% Cream be used on the face?
No, Clotop 0.05% Cream should not be used on the face, axillae (armpits), groin, or areas with atrophy (wasting away of tissues). However, in certain cases and under a doctor's consultation, it may be considered for use on the face for a maximum of 5 days.
Is Clotop 0.05% Cream suitable for children?
Clotop 0.05% Cream is not recommended for use in children under 1 year old and should be used with caution in older children and adolescents due to the increased risk of immune system suppression and atrophic changes.
Can Clotop 0.05% Cream be used in infections?
No, Clotop 0.05% Cream is a steroid medication and should not be used in infections, as it can suppress the immune system and worsen bacterial or fungal infections.
Should I stop taking Clotop 0.05% Cream when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Clotop 0.05% Cream and finish the full course of treatment even if your symptoms improve, as stopping the medication prematurely can lead to a recurrence of symptoms.
Does Clotop 0.05% Cream cause dangerous skin reactions?
Local skin reactions are rare with Clotop 0.05% Cream, but skin reactions can occur in individuals who are hypersensitive to the medication. Leaving the affected area open after applying the cream and avoiding occlusive dressings can help prevent skin reactions.
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying unless hands are the affected area.
- Clotop 0.05% Cream is used to treat redness, swelling, itching, and discomfort of various skin conditions.
- It should be applied to the affected areas as a thin film two or three times daily or as advised by your doctor.
- Don't use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
- Don't cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor.
- If you think the area of skin you are treating has become infected, stop using Clotop 0.05% Cream and consult your doctor.
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Breastfeed
Clotop 0.05% Cream is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy
Clotop 0.05% Cream may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
