Clopinate F is a prescription medicine that is available as a Ointment. Clopinate F also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Clopinate F. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Clopinate F can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Clopinate F go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Clopinate F is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Clopinate F's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Clopinate F related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Clopinate F are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Clopinate F may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Clopinate F is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Clopinate F 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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Clopinate F is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Clopinate F safe for pregnant women?
Clopinate F is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Clopinate F safe during breastfeeding?
Clopinate F does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Clopinate F on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Clopinate F on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Clopinate F on the Liver?
Clopinate F is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Clopinate F on the Heart?
Using Clopinate F does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Clopinate F 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 Clopinate F unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clopinate F habit forming or addictive?
Clopinate F does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Clopinate F
Taking Clopinate F with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clopinate F
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Clopinate F with alcohol.
Yes, Clopinate F might lighten skin because it causes skin atrophy (skin thinning) which reduces the darkness of the skin. However, Clopinate F is not approved for skin lightening and should not be used for this purpose because it can cause unpleasant side effects.
Clopinate F is used for the short-term treatment up to 2 weeks and if required then maximum up to 4 weeks. You are advised to use it as directed by your doctor. Do not use this medicine longer than prescribed by your doctor to avoid the unpleasant side effect.
Yes, Clopinate F 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.
Clopinate F 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, Clopinate F may cause skin discoloration or color changes. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind skin discoloration is not known but it is more likely to occur if the skin is covered with a dressing after applying this drug. So you are advised to not cover your skin with a dressing after applying this drug.
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