Clobetasol(0.05 )
Uses
Clobetasol is used to treat itching, redness, dryness, swelling, and discomfort of various scalp and skin conditions, including immune-mediated skin disease with red scaly patches (psoriasis).
How it works
Clobetasol is a highly potent topical corticosteroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation.
Dosage
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and duration.
It is available as 0.05% cream/ointment.
Apply a thin layer of clobetasol cream 1 or 2 times a day, frequency of application can be reduced as skin starts to heal.
Common side effects
Common: A feeling of burning, pain, irritation or itching where the cream is applied.
Uncommon: Stretch marks on skin, veins under the skin may look prominent.
Rare: Increased risk of infection, an allergic skin reaction, rash, itchy bumpy skin or redness of the skin, thinning and dryness of your skin and it may also damage or wrinkle more easily, increase or reduction in hair growth or hair loss and changes in skin color, weight gain, reduction in bone density, high blood pressure, and rounding of the face.
Who should not take
Person allergic to clobetasol propionate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
It is to be noted that this medication is not for ophthalmic, oral or intravaginal use.
Children under 1 year. Neomycin(0.1% )
Uses
Oral neomycin is used before the operation of the gut to kill the bacteria which normally live in the gut that may cause a serious infection and in treatment of patients with coma due to liver disease (hepatic coma). It is also used topically, in combination with steroids and other antibiotics, to cure infected wound, ulcers, burn, external ear infections and superficial infections of the eye (conjunctivitis/pink eye).
How it works
Neomycin is an antibiotic belonging to the class of aminoglycoside. Neomycin prevents the bacterial growth by stopping the production of essential protein in the bacterial cells.
Dosage
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and duration.
For the treatment of hepatic coma:
Adults: 4- 12 gram per day in divided doses for 5-7 days.
Children: 50-100 mg/kg/day in divided doses for 5 -7 days.
Elderly: same as adults.
For pre-operative sterilization of bowel:
Adults: 2 tablets (each of 500 mg) every hour for 4 hours; then 2 tablets every 4 hours for 2-3 days before the operation.
Children over 12 years: 2 tablets every 4 hours for 2-3 days before the operation.
Children from 6 to 12 years:
Clobetasol(0.05 )
Uses
Clobetasol is used to treat itching, redness, dryness, swelling, and discomfort of various scalp and skin conditions, including immune-mediated skin disease with red scaly patches (psoriasis).
How it works
Clobetasol is a highly potent topical corticosteroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation.
Dosage
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and duration.
It is available as 0.05% cream/ointment.
Apply a thin layer of clobetasol cream 1 or 2 times a day, frequency of application can be reduced as skin starts to heal.
Common side effects
Common: A feeling of burning, pain, irritation or itching where the cream is applied.
Uncommon: Stretch marks on skin, veins under the skin may look prominent.
Rare: Increased risk of infection, an allergic skin reaction, rash, itchy bumpy skin or redness of the skin, thinning and dryness of your skin and it may also damage or wrinkle more easily, increase or reduction in hair growth or hair loss and changes in skin color, weight gain, reduction in bone density, high blood pressure, and rounding of the face.
Who should not take
Person allergic to clobetasol propionate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
It is to be noted that this medication is not for ophthalmic, oral or intravaginal use.
Children under 1 year. Neomycin(0.1% )
Uses
Oral neomycin is used before the operation of the gut to kill the bacteria which normally live in the gut that may cause a serious infection and in treatment of patients with coma due to liver disease (hepatic coma). It is also used topically, in combination with steroids and other antibiotics, to cure infected wound, ulcers, burn, external ear infections and superficial infections of the eye (conjunctivitis/pink eye).
How it works
Neomycin is an antibiotic belonging to the class of aminoglycoside. Neomycin prevents the bacterial growth by stopping the production of essential protein in the bacterial cells.
Dosage
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and duration.
For the treatment of hepatic coma:
Adults: 4- 12 gram per day in divided doses for 5-7 days.
Children: 50-100 mg/kg/day in divided doses for 5 -7 days.
Elderly: same as adults.
For pre-operative sterilization of bowel:
Adults: 2 tablets (each of 500 mg) every hour for 4 hours; then 2 tablets every 4 hours for 2-3 days before the operation.
Children over 12 years: 2 tablets every 4 hours for 2-3 days before the operation.
Children from 6 to 12 years: