Clobetasol + Ammonium Lactate

Written By Dr. Anuj Saini

Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma

Last updated 08 Apr 2020 | 12:01 PM (UTC)

Clobetasol + Ammonium Lactate Uses

Clobetasol+Ammonium Lactate is used in the treatment of skin infections.

How Clobetasol + Ammonium Lactate works

Clobetasol + Ammonium Lactate is a combination of two medicines: Clobetasol and Ammonium Lactate which treat skin infection. Clobetasol is a steroid medicine. It blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Ammonium Lactate is a skin protectant which works as a moisturizer and relieves minor skin irritations.

Common side effects of Clobetasol + Ammonium Lactate

Thinning of skin, Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

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Medicine brands for Clobetasol + Ammonium Lactate

Topinate-AL

Systopic Laboratories Pvt Ltd

e-derma Pharma India Pvt. Ltd.

₹121 to ₹121

1 variant(s)

Nuvate AL

Galcare Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd

₹146 to ₹146

1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Clobetasol + Ammonium Lactate

Clobetasol + Ammonium Lactate may take several weeks to show its action. Keep using it as suggested by your doctor.
Wash your skin with a mild cleanser and pat it dry before applying Clobetasol + Ammonium Lactate.
Apply it as a thin layer onto clean, dry, unbroken skin affected by an infection.
It may cause minor burning, stinging or irritation when applied. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.
Avoid contact with your eyes, nose or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the cream in these areas.
It is advisable not to touch or scratch the infected area as it can worsen the situation.