Clogel is a prescription medicine that is available as a Cream. Clogel also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Clogel is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Clogel have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Clogel are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Clogel's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. Warnings related to Clogel's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Clogel have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Clogel have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Clogel, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Clogel is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Clogel is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Clogel safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Clogel during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Clogel safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Clogel in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Clogel on the Kidneys?
Clogel rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Clogel on the Liver?
Clogel is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Clogel on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Clogel on the heart have been reported.
Clogel should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Clogel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clogel habit forming or addictive?
Clogel is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Clogel
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Clogel together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clogel
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Clogel with alcohol will be.
Yes, Clogel is safe to use, if applied in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as skin atrophy (skin thinning), burning or stinging sensation of the skin. If you experience above-mentioned side after using this drug then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Clogel is a brand name of clobetasol and it comes in the form of ointment, cream, and lotion. It belongs to the class of drug known as steroids (corticosteroids). It is a prescription drug used for the treatment of skin diseases such as corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses, scalp psoriasis, and plaque psoriasis.
Yes, Clogel might cause dry skin in few cases only. However, the exact cause behind dry skin is unknown. If you are experiencing excessive dryness of skin after applying this drug then you are advised to use a skin moisturizer. Skin moisturizer should be applied only after 30 minutes of applying this drug so that the Clogel can be absorbed by the skin.
Clogel contains clobetasol which is presumed to work by promoting the induction of inhibitory proteins (lipocortins) in the body. Lipocortins prevents the release of arachidonic acid which causes synthesis and release of certain chemicals such as histamine, leukotrienes, and prostaglandins that causes inflammation. In this way Clogel prevents the skin inflammation which provides relief to the patient from rash, itching, and redness.
Yes, Clogel may be used for contact dermatitis caused by poison ivy because it can provide relief from swelling, itching, and redness.
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