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Clop-S Ointment

Manufactured byZydus Cadila
ContainsClobetasol (0.05 %w/w) + Salicylic Acid (3 %w/w)
Description
Clop-S Ointment is a topical medicine that consists of Clobetasol and Salicylic Acid. It helps to treat symptoms like redness, swelling, and itching associated with skin conditions such as psoriasis (a condition where the skin cells build-up, resulting in dry and scaly patches) and eczema (dry, red, itchy, and bumpy skin that causes skin irritation). Clop-S Ointment may rarely cause burning sensation, irritation, itching, and redness at the site of application. These symptoms usually resolve with time. However, consult your doctor if they bother you for a longer time or become severe. Avoid using this medicine if you are allergic to it. Clop-S Ointment is meant for use on the skin only. Apply a thin layer of the ointment to the affected areas and spread uniformly. Keep the affected areas clean and dry to prevent infections. Avoid contact with the eyes and mouth. Rinse immediately with water in case of accidental contact. Continue using this medicine for the prescribed duration to avoid a flare-up of your symptoms. Clop-S Ointment is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age. Inform your doctor if you have any other skin conditions or using any other topical medications before starting the treatment. If you are pregnant or are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Clop-S Ointment

  • Skin irritation
  • Stinging
  • Rash
  • Change in color and texture of the skin
  • Burning sensation at the application site
  • Dry skin
  • Redness of skin
  • Itching of skin

Uses of Clop-S Ointment

What is it prescribed for?

  • Psoriasis
  • Eczema
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for Clop-S Ointment to show its effect is not clinically known.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The time duration for which Clop-S Ointment remains effective in your body is not clinically known.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Clop-S Ointment.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Due to the lack of safety information during pregnancy, consult your doctor before using Clop-S Ointment.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    It is not known if Clop-S Ointment passes into the breastmilk. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medicine. Avoid applying this medicine to breast areas that may come into contact with your baby.

Allergy

Avoid using Clop-S Ointment if you are allergic to it. Serious allergic reactions to this medicine are very rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Due to the lack of safety information during pregnancy, consult your doctor before using Clop-S Ointment.

Breast-feeding

It is not known if Clop-S Ointment passes into the breastmilk. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medicine. Avoid applying this medicine to breast areas that may come into contact with your baby.
General warnings

Salicylism

Prolonged use of Clop-S Ointment may lead to a toxic condition known as salicylism, marked by ringing in the ears, nausea, and vomiting. Your doctor may adjust your dose or change the medicine if required.

External use

Clop-S Ointment is recommended for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes or mouth. In case of accidental contact, rinse immediately with water. Do not use this medicine on broken or infected skin, or open wounds.

Use in children

Clop-S Ointment is not recommended to use in children less than 12 years of age unless directed by your doctor.

Long term use

Clop-S Ointment is recommended for short-term use only (two weeks, or up to four weeks for scalp psoriasis). Long-term use of this medicine may increase the risk of severe side effects. Consult your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or become worse even after two weeks of using this medicine.

Missed Dose

Apply the missed dose of Clop-S Ointment as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

An overdose of Clop-S Ointment is not likely to cause severe symptoms unless it is applied for a prolonged period in large amounts. However, ingestion of this medicine may cause harm and immediate medical intervention may be required.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Tretinoin/ Isotretinoin

Disease interactions

Hyperadrenocorticism

Hyperadrenocorticism is a condition that occurs due to high levels of cortisol (a chemical substance that helps your body respond to stress, regulate blood sugar, and fight infections) in the body. Clop-S Ointment should be used with caution as it may cause or worsen hyperadrenocorticism, in some cases.

Diabetes

Clop-S Ointment may alter the blood sugar levels in rare cases. Hence it should be used with caution if you have diabetes (high blood sugar levels).

Ocular Toxicities

Rarely, Clop-S Ointment may increase the intraocular pressure (pressure inside the eyes) and cause glaucoma (a condition where the pressure within the eyeballs is abnormally high that can damage the optic nerve and lead to loss of vision). Inform your doctor if you experience any vision problems.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Apply a thin layer of Clop-S Ointment to the affected area as instructed by your doctor. Avoid using larger amounts than recommended or applying it over a large skin area unless instructed by your doctor to do so. Do not cover the application area with bandages or other coverings unless specifically instructed by your doctor. Avoid using this medicine on broken or infected skin or open wounds. Avoid using this medicine for more than the recommended duration as it may increase the risk of side effects. Do not give Clop-S Ointment to others even if their condition appears to be the same as yours.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Clop-S Ointment is composed of Clobetasol and Salicylic Acid. Clobetasol works by reducing the action of certain chemicals that cause swelling and irritation of the skin. Salicylic Acid softens and loosens the dry, scaly, or thickened skin, which causes shedding of the outer layer of the skin.
Legal Status

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Classification

Category

Topical steroids, Topical keratolytics

Schedule

Schedule H

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