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With the main ingredient is Clobetasol propionate, a very powerful corticosteroid, Clonbate helps in the short-term treatment of skin diseases such as: Psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis, itchy papules, scaly skin, flaking ...
1. What is Clonbate?
Clonbate medicine is made in the form of 15g skin cream with the main ingredient is Clobetasol propionate 7.5mg. This is a topical glucocorticoid, which has anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting the synthesis of inflammatory chemical mediators and inhibiting the release of chemical mediators that cause allergic reactions such as bradykinin, histamine, serotonin..
With its components Clobetasol, the drug Clonbate is indicated for the following cases:
Psoriasis (except for widespread plaque psoriasis); Severe, persistent eczema that is difficult to cure; Liken flat; discoid lupus erythematosus; Dermatitis such as: atopic eczema, photodermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, otitis externa, insect bites; Other skin diseases do not respond to less active corticosteroids.
2. Instructions on how to use Clonbate
Use Clonbate skin cream to apply to the skin to be treated 1-4 times a day. The duration of treatment should not exceed 2 weeks, the total dose should not exceed 50g/week.
Before use, users need to carefully read the instructions for use of the drug or the instructions of the doctor to apply the correct dose of Clonbate. Do not arbitrarily calculate or adjust the dose.
How to use Clonbate:
Apply a thin layer of medicine to the diseased skin. Stop treatment as soon as the desired effect is not achieved; Do not use the drug for more than 2 weeks without checking the patient's skin condition. Short-term re-treatment with Clobetasol propionate may be possible to control severe relapses. If ongoing corticosteroid therapy is required, the patient should consider using milder forms of corticosteroids; For some difficult-to-treat areas of keratosis, the anti-inflammatory effect of Clobetasol propionate can be enhanced by occluding the treated area with polythene film overnight. Usually the disease will improve gradually.
3. Side effects of the drug Clonbate
As with other topical corticosteroids, when used in large amounts, prolonged, or over large areas of skin, Clonbate may be absorbed systemically in sufficient quantities to cause manifestations of hypercortisolism. adrenal . This effect is common in infants and children. Other side effects of Clonbate include:
Hot, stinging sensation; Itching, dry skin; Skin atrophy, thinning of the skin, cracking of the skin, dilation of blood vessels on the surface of the skin; Acne-like rash; Folliculitis ; Hypopigmentation, superinfection, hirsutism; Allergic dermatitis; Systemic effects of corticosteroids. A more severe condition of the above symptoms may occur. In general, the active ingredient Clobetasol propionate is well tolerated, but if signs of hypersensitivity are observed, the drug should be discontinued immediately.
4. Notes when using Clonbate
Contraindicated to use Clonbate drug for the following cases:
Hypersensitivity to drug components (especially Clobetasol propionate); Children < 12 years old; Have rosacea, common acne; Perioral dermatitis ; Itching around the anus; Itching of the genital area; Primary fungal, bacterial, viral skin infections (chicken pox, Herpes simplex...). Be especially careful to use Clonbate for the following subjects:
Elderly people; Pregnant women; Breastfeeding women; Patients with liver failure, kidney failure; Myasthenia gravis, gastric ulcer, hepatic coma. *Other notes
Clobetasol propionate ingredient in Clonbate drug is less absorbed through the skin or used to treat atopic dermatitis. However, when these preparations are applied to the skin, they still have the ability to absorb a certain amount of the drug. In particular, when the skin is damaged, the ability to absorb the drug through the skin will increase, so be careful when using the drug with open wounds; Avoid prolonged use of Clonbate on the face, genital or rectal areas, areas with many skin folds such as groin, armpits. The drug should not be used on a large scale, for long-term use in pregnant women. The article has provided information on what Clonbate is, its uses and notes when using it. To ensure safety for your health and maximize the effectiveness of your treatment, you need to take Clonbate exactly as directed by your doctor.
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