Uses of Clobap

Clobap is one of the dermatological drugs containing the active ingredient Clobetasol propionate. To know how Clobap 0.05% is effective and how to use it, please refer to the following article.

Clobap is manufactured by BV Pharma - Vietnam Joint Venture Company and is in the form of a cream for topical application. Clobap medicine 0.05% 10g contains the following ingredients:
Clobetasone Propionate 5mg. Excipients include: Propylene glycol, disodium edetat, cetostearylic alcohol, white soft paraffin, methyl parahydroxybenzoate, Propyl parahydroxybenzoate, glycerin, sodium citrate, anhydrous citric acid, cetomacrogol -1000 and purified water just enough.

Clobap drug needs to be prescribed by a doctor after the patient has a clinical examination. In general, Clobap is indicated for:
Short-term topical treatment (less than 2 weeks) for: Itching, redness, scaly skin, scaling, psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis or other conditions other discomforts of the skin. Short-term treatment of eczema and atopic eczema-like dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, otitis externa, atopic dermatitis, itchy papules, seborrheic dermatitis and insect bites.

Clobap is contraindicated in some cases such as:
Patients with hypersensitivity to Clobetasol, other Corticosteroids or any component of Clobap. Children under 12 years old. Do not use Clobap to treat acne and rosacea, perioral dermatitis. People with extensive psoriasis. The wound is located in the face, groin, armpit or in the vagina. Damage caused by viruses and fungi. Infection is mainly in the scalp area. Patients with viral, fungal or tuberculosis skin infections.

Patients should follow the instructions and instructions of the treating doctor when using Clobap 0.05%. The following guide is for reference only and is not a substitute for treatment regimens and doctor's advice.
Dosage: Apply a thin layer of the drug to the affected skin area 2 times a day (apply in the morning and in the evening).
How to use:
The affected area should be cleaned before applying Clobap and can be put on a clean bandage without a bandage, unless otherwise directed by a doctor. Patients should stop treatment as soon as the desired effect is achieved. Clobap should not be treated continuously for more than 4 weeks without checking the condition. Possibly repeating a short course of treatment will help control severe relapses. For cases requiring continuous treatment with corticosteroids, a less effective drug should be used.

During the use of Clobap, patients may experience some side effects such as:
Common side effects: Burning, stinging pain like an insect sting. Uncommon side effects: Itching, dry skin, skin rash, folliculitis, bacterial or fungal infections. Rare side effects: Skin atrophy, skin cracks, frostbite, acne-millenoid appearance in the skin, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, axis inhibition hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal, adrenal insufficiency, Cushing's syndrome, hyperglycemia and glucoseuria in some cases. If you experience these symptoms, the patient should stop using Clobap and notify the doctor for appropriate treatment.

In case the patient uses an overdose of Clobap, it will increase the absorption through the skin into the circulation, when enough, it will cause systemic complications: adrenal insufficiency, Cushing's syndrome, hyperglycemia and glucoseuria.
Instructions for handling Clobap overdose: Immediately stop using the drug, the functions at the hypothalamic - pituitary - adrenal axis will be restored quickly. But after stopping using Clobap, the patient has symptoms of glucocorticoid deficiency, it is necessary to use corticosteroids for a certain time.

In case the patient is simultaneously using topical Clobap 0.05% and Corticosteroids by other routes such as: Oral, injection or nasal spray,... may create conditions for the risk of glucocorticoid overdose causing lower axis suppression. hypothalamus - pituitary - adrenal gland. The effect of Deferasirox is increased when used in combination with Clobap. The effect of the active ingredient Clobetasol is enhanced by Telaprevir when used in combination with Clobap. The active ingredient Clobetasol in Clobap reduces the effect of Aldesleukin, Corticorelin, Telaprevir and Hyaluronidase. Before prescribing Clobap 0.05%, patients should inform their doctor about all drugs and supplements they are using so that the doctor can avoid some unnecessary interactions.

During the use of Clobap 0.05%, patients should note:
Clobap 0.05% is for external use only, do not use for more than the indicated time. After applying Clobap, do not bandage the affected area, unless directed by the treating doctor. Patients absolutely must not abuse Clobap drugs other than prescribed by the doctor. Clobap should not be used in children under 12 years of age. Pregnant women only use when the benefit outweighs the risk to the fetus. Breastfeeding women should use caution when using Clobap. Elderly people (over 65 years of age) should start treatment with the lowest possible dose. Use a combination of antibiotics and antifungals in case the patient has bacterial and fungal infections during the use of Clobap 0.05%. Above is all information about Clobap, patients need to carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before using. Note, Clobap is a prescription drug, patients absolutely must not buy and treat at home because they may experience unwanted side effects.