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Propysalic Ointment is a prescription drug, available for use as Ointment. Propysalic Ointment 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 Propysalic Ointment. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Propysalic Ointment side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Propysalic Ointment normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Propysalic Ointment's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. Warnings related to Propysalic Ointment's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Propysalic Ointment are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Propysalic Ointment may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Propysalic Ointment is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Propysalic Ointment 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 Propysalic Ointment is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Propysalic Ointment safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Propysalic in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Propysalic Ointment safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Propysalic for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Propysalic Ointment on the Kidneys?
Propysalic rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Propysalic Ointment on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Propysalic on the liver.
What is the effect of Propysalic Ointment on the Heart?
Propysalic has very mild side effects on the heart.
Propysalic 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 Propysalic Ointment unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Propysalic Ointment habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Propysalic Ointment.
Interaction between Food and Propysalic Ointment
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Propysalic Ointment and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Propysalic Ointment
Information about the interaction of Propysalic Ointment and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Application of Propysalic on the face must be avoided but if it has been advised by your doctor then you can use it only for a short-term period not more than 5 days because the skin on your face thins easily.
Yes, Propysalic might cause hair loss (alopecia). It is a rare side effect of this drug and the exact cause behind hair loss is unknown. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair solution such as minoxidil.
Yes, Propysalic may be used for contact dermatitis caused by poison ivy because it can provide relief from swelling, itching, and redness.
Yes, Propysalic might lighten skin because it causes skin atrophy (skin thinning) which reduces the darkness of the skin. However, Propysalic is not approved for skin lightening and should not be used for this purpose because it can cause unpleasant side effects.
Propysalic 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.
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
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 889