Clobetasol Propionate+Lactic Acid+Salicylic Acid+Urea

When should one not use Clobetasol Propionate+Lactic Acid+Salicylic Acid+Urea

• If you are allergic to clobetasol, salicylic acid, urea, lactic acid or any other ingredient of Clobetasol Propionate+Lactic Acid+Salicylic Acid+Urea.
• If you have any untreated skin infection or skin thinning problem.
• If you have chickenpox, shingles, warts or any other wounds and skin infections.
• If you are using it for any other skin condition such as acne, inflammation of genitals, etc.

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Burning
• Irritation
• Itching
• Allergic reaction
• Dryness
• Increased hair on skin
• Decreased pigmentation

Other General Warnings

• You have a history of allergic reactions to any other topical medicine or steroid.
• You experience sudden weight gain, purple stretch marks on arms, breast or stomach, thinning of the skin (Cushing's syndrome).
• You should not use this medicine on open wounds or on a large surface area.
• You are experiencing irritation, dryness, sensitivity on the skin after applying this medicine, discontinue and consult your doctor.
• You should not apply this medicine near the eyes, eyelids, nose or mucous membranes.
• You should not smoke or go near smoke or heat after applying this medicine.
• You have any kidney disease.

How Does It Work?

• Clobetasol is a steroid that acts by blocking the synthesis of a chemical substance that is responsible for itching, swelling and redness.
• Salicylic acid and urea improve the condition of swelling and redness in the skin and help in shedding the hard skin or dead skin. It also improves the penetration of clobetasol into the skin.
• Lactic acid acts by improving the skin texture and making the skin tone even.

Interactions with other medicines

• Clobetasol Propionate+Lactic Acid+Salicylic Acid+Urea is for local application on the skin and thus is less likely to interact with other medicines taken orally. However, it may interact with other topically applied medicine. Discuss with your doctor if you are already on another topical medicine.
• Be cautious if you are taking antifungal medicines like itraconazole, ritonavir which is used in HIV infection. Do not apply any other topical medicine in the area where Clobetasol Propionate+Lactic Acid+Salicylic Acid+Urea is applied.

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