Niosalic, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Ointment. The alternative uses of Niosalic have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Niosalic depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Niosalic side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Niosalic normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Niosalic's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. Warnings related to Niosalic's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Niosalic contraindications section.
Additionally, Niosalic may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Niosalic is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Niosalic 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
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Niosalic is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Niosalic safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Niosalic will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Niosalic safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Niosalic in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Niosalic is unavailable.
What is the effect of Niosalic on the Kidneys?
Niosalic has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Niosalic on the Liver?
Niosalic is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Niosalic on the Heart?
Niosalic may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Niosalic 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 Niosalic unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Niosalic habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Niosalic is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Niosalic
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Niosalic together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Niosalic
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Niosalic with alcohol.
No, Niosalic does not cause yeast infections. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.
Niosalic 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.
No, Niosalic should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Niosalic might be used for the treatment of lichen sclerosus (LS) which is a skin condition that causes thinning of the skin and white patches, generally in the genital area. Clinical studies have found Niosalic to be effective in the treatment of lichen sclerosus (LS).
Yes, Niosalic 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.