Lobate S Ointment, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Ointment. It is typically used for the treatment of Psoriasis, Eczema, Dermatitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Lobate S Ointment have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Lobate S Ointment depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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, Lobate S Ointment can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Lobate S Ointment go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Lobate S Ointment has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Lobate S Ointment has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Lobate S Ointment related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Lobate S Ointment contraindications section.
Additionally, Lobate S Ointment may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Lobate S Ointment is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Lobate S Ointment is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lobate S Ointment is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Lobate S Ointment safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Lobate. It is best to stop taking Lobate immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Lobate S Ointment safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Lobate as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Lobate S Ointment on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Lobate on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lobate S Ointment on the Liver?
Lobate is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Lobate S Ointment on the Heart?
You can take Lobate without any fear of damage to the heart.
Lobate S Ointment 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 Lobate S Ointment unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lobate S Ointment habit forming or addictive?
Lobate S Ointment does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Lobate S Ointment does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Lobate S Ointment is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Lobate S Ointment cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Lobate S Ointment
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Lobate S Ointment and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lobate S Ointment
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Lobate S Ointment with alcohol.
No, Lobate does not cause yeast infections. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.
Yes, Lobate 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.
No, Lobate alone should not be used for ringworm because it is a fungal infection of the skin caused by fungi such as Trichophyton rubrum and Epidermophyton floccosum and Lobate is not an antifungal agent and it is not effective against fungi. Hence Lobate should not be used for the treatment of ringworm. For the treatment of ringworm, you can use a combination of Lobate and antifungal drugs such as miconazole and fluconazole.
Lobate 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 Lobate prevents the skin inflammation which provides relief to the patient from rash, itching, and redness.
Yes, Lobate might lighten skin because it causes skin atrophy (skin thinning) which reduces the darkness of the skin. However, Lobate is not approved for skin lightening and should not be used for this purpose because it can cause unpleasant side effects.
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Impoyz (clobetasol propionate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 895
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 369-370