Cortisol Lotion
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Psycormedies |
Active Ingredient | Clobetasol (0.05% w/v) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Gluco/mineralocorticoids, progestogins and derivatives |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | DERMA |
Action Class | Glucocorticoids |
User Rating | 4.2 |
User Reviews | 703 |
FAQ
Cortisol Lotion Reviews
Cortisol is meant for external use and is to be used only as advised by your doctor. Wash and dry the affected area before applying a thin layer of the medicine. Avoid any contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth. Rinse it off with plenty of water if you accidentally get it in these areas. Avoid covering the treated area with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor.
Using the medicine may cause skin thinning, burning sensation, irritation, redness, and swelling at the site of application. These are temporary and usually resolve with time. However, if they persist or worsen, let your doctor know. Cortisol is not recommended to be used in children. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using this medicine.
How Cortisol Lotion Works
How to Use Cortisol Lotion
Benefits of Cortisol Lotion
- In Treatment of Allergic skin conditions: Cortisol is effective in treating allergic skin conditions with inflammation and itching such as eczema and dermatitis. It works by reducing the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation of the skin. In treating eczema and dermatitis, it reduces the redness, rash, pain, or itchiness caused by your skin’s reaction to an irritant. It thus improves your self-esteem and confidence as your appearance changes.You should always use the cream or ointment as prescribed and only apply the amount you have been told to. Keep using it for as long as it is prescribed to get the full benefits.
Uses of Cortisol Lotion
- Treatment of Allergic skin conditions
Cortisol Lotion Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Cortisol is used to treat redness, swelling, itching, and discomfort of various skin conditions.
- If you think the area of skin you are treating has become infected you should stop using Cortisol and consult your doctor.
- Consult your doctor if your skin condition has not improved after four weeks of treatment. Do not use it for more than 4 consecutive weeks at a time.
- Don't use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
- It should be applied to the affected areas as a thin film two or three times daily, or as advised by your doctor.
- Don't cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects.
References
- Clobetasol. Melville, New York: Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc.; 1994. [revised Nov. 2012]
- Clobetasol propionate [Prescribing Information]. Fort Worth, Texas: GALDERMA LABORATORIES, L.P.; 2012.
- Clobetasol. Uxbridge, Middlesex: GlaxoSmithKline UK; 1993 [revised 18 Oct. 2017].