Uses of Clobetasol Propionate

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Clobetasol is a drug that many people are interested in looking for because it is one of the corticosteroid drugs commonly used to treat skin diseases. Let's find out the specific uses of Clobetasol Propionate as well as the notes when using the drug.

1. What is Clobetasol?

Clobetasol Propionate is a drug used in the treatment of skin diseases including:
Dermatitis Eczema, eczema Allergy Clobetasol Propionate drug works to reduce itching, swelling, redness caused by the above-mentioned skin diseases. The drug has a main ingredient of corticosteroids, so the pharmacokinetics are very strong. Clobetasol Propionate is available as a cream, ointment, gel or shampoo in various capacities.

2. Cases in which Clobetasol Propionate should not be used

Clobetasol Propionate should not be used in the following cases:
Children under 12 years old. People with acne, rosacea, the skin around the mouth is inflamed. People with extensive psoriasis. Areas that are not allowed to apply the drug include: face, armpits, groin, vagina. People who are allergic, sensitive to corticosteroids or other ingredients of the drug. People with skin lesions caused by fungi and viruses.

3. Usage and dosage of Clobetasol Propionate

3.1 How to use Clobetasol Propionate How to use Clobetasol Propionate as follows:
Wash your hands thoroughly and dry them before applying the medicine to the skin. The treated skin area should also be kept clean and dry. For creams, gels, or ointments, apply a thin layer to the skin and spread evenly. After applying, do not bandage or cover the wound without the doctor's instructions. For shampoo to treat scalp damage, gently apply to dry scalp and wait for about 15 minutes, then rinse with water and regular shampoo. Wash your hands after applying the medicine to avoid getting the medicine in your eyes, which is very dangerous. If you accidentally get the medicine in your eyes, wash it off immediately with water. 3.2 Dosage of Clobetasol Propionate Clobetasol Propionate is a prescription drug, the dose is as directed by the doctor as follows:
Apply the drug twice a day in the morning and evening, each time applying no more than 2g of the drug. For large lesions that require more medication, it is important to note that no more than 50g of the drug should be used in a week. The maximum duration of treatment is 2 weeks. If after 2 weeks, the symptoms do not improve, the condition continues or improves, tell your doctor. Clobetasol Propionate is a corticosteroid drug, so care should be taken not to overdose, too high a concentration of corticosteroids will be absorbed through the skin, enter the circulatory system and cause the following effects:
Systemic complications Adrenal failure Association Cushing's syndrome Increased blood and urine glucose In overdose, the patient should stop using the drug immediately.

4. Clobetasol Propionate side effects

Common side effects of Clobetasol Propionate are burning, burning, pain like an insect sting. Some less common side effects such as itching, dry skin, rash, bacterial or fungal skin infections, folliculitis .
Rarely, symptoms such as skin atrophy, cracking or stretch marks, skin pigmentation changes, contact dermatitis, ...

5. Notes when using Clobetasol Propionate

Here are some notes when using Clobetasol Propionate:
Clobetasol Propionate is a very strong pharmacological drug, only used according to prescription and instructions of a doctor. The drug is only applied to the skin, in the damaged area and must not be used for longer than the treatment period. Do not cover the skin after application unless directed by your doctor. In case of having to cover the skin or applying a large area of ​​​​the skin, there are signs of experiencing side effects of Clobetasol Propionate, the patient should be evaluated for HPA. The drug is not used in children under 12 years of age because it increases the risk of Cushing's syndrome, adrenal insufficiency. In the elderly, the lowest dose should be used. During treatment, if a fungal or bacterial infection occurs, it is necessary to combine treatment with antibiotics and antifungal drugs until the condition is controlled. Otherwise, treatment with Clobetasol Propionate must be discontinued. Some forms of Clobetasol, such as cream or foam, may have an added antibiotic ingredient. Therefore, if skin irritation occurs after use, Clobetasol Propionate should be discontinued and another drug substituted. In particular, it should be noted that the drug in the form of foam is very flammable, so during and after applying the medicine, it is necessary to keep away from fire or people who are smoking. Clobetasol Propionate should be administered to a pregnant woman because of the risk of harm to the unborn baby. In the case of drug use, care should be taken not to use high doses and for a long time. Women who are breast-feeding should also not take the drug in high doses and for a long time. In summary, the use of Clobetasol Propionate is to reduce the symptoms of itching, redness, and swelling on the skin caused by skin diseases such as dermatitis, eczema, allergies. With the main ingredient is corticosteroids, the drug has strong pharmacodynamics, so it should be used as directed by the doctor with a treatment time of no more than 2 weeks and only applied twice a day.

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