This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

How Pilovate Cream works

Pilovate Cream is a steroid. It works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy.

In Depth Information on Pilovate Cream

Expert advice for Pilovate Cream

Take with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Dose is decreased or tapered over time.
Most side effects occur with high doses and on long-term use.
Your risk of getting an infection may become higher. Tell your doctor immediately if you have a fever, flu-like symptoms, cough, painful urination, or a wound that does not heal.

Pilovate Cream related warnings

Special precautions for Pilovate Cream

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Pilovate Cream may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Pilovate Cream is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you miss a dose of Pilovate Cream?

If you miss a dose of Pilovate Cream, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Patient Concerns

Frequently asked questions about Pilovate Cream

Frequently asked questions about Beclometasone

Q. How long can I take Pilovate/beconase?

The duration depends on the disease for which treatment is being given. Please follow the advice of your doctor

Q. Can I take Sudafed/pseudoephedrine, paracetamol, antihistaminics/ cetirizine, ibuprofen with beclometasone?

Yes, pseudoephedrine, paracetamol, cetirizine, ibuprofen can be taken along with beclometasone. Please consult your doctor before changing medication

Q. Does Pilovate cause weight gain?

Pilovate can cause weight gain after long term use. Please consult your doctor if you are experiencing weight gain

Q. Is Pilovate safe?

Beclomethasone is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Information last updated by Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology on 8th Mar 2017.

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