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Prescription, Pharmacy & Cancer Drugs » Skin Care » Temovate (Clobetasol) Temovate (Clobetasol) is a corticosteroid used to reduce itching redness and swelling associated with many skin conditions. Buy Temovate (Clobetasol) and other Skin Care products online at Medstore. Buy Online at Medstore - Click Here!
About Temovate (Clobetasol): Product Type: Skin Care Brand name: Temovate Generic name: Clobetasol What is the most important information I should know about Temovate? • Do not use plastic bandages dressings or diapers that do not allow air to circulate to the area (occlusive dressings) unless your doctor directs you to do so. The use of occlusive dressings can greatly increase the amount of drug the body absorbs. • Do not use Temovate to treat any area of the body that it is not prescribed for. This could be dangerous. • Temovate is not approved for use by children younger than12 years of age. Do not use Temovate to treat a child unless it is prescribed by a doctor for the child. Children are more sensitive to the effects of Temovate. • Do not use more than 50 grams of Temovate cream ointment foam or gel or more than 50 mL of the lotion in 1 week or apply it for longer than 2 weeks in a row unless otherwise directed by your doctor. • The OLUX foam is flammable. Avoid fire flame and smoking during and immediately following application of the medication. What is Temovate? • Temovate is a topical steroid. It reduces or inhibits the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation redness and swelling. • Temovate is used to treat inflammation caused by a number of conditions such as allergic reactions eczema and psoriasis. • Temovate may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using Temovate? • Return to your doctor if the condition does not improve or if it gets worse. Temovate alone will not treat the condition if it is an infection. • Temovate is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether Temovate will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not use this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. If it is necessary to use Temovate during pregnancy the smallest amount possible should be applied for the shortest time necessary to treat the condition under the supervision of a doctor. • It is not known whether Temovate passes into breast milk. Do not use Temovate without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. How should I use Temovate? • Apply the medication exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions ask your pharmacist nurse or doctor to explain them to you. • Wash your hands before and after each application unless Temovate is being used to treat a hand condition. • Apply a small amount to the affected area and rub it gently into the skin. • Apply the scalp lotion as directed. • The foam should be dispensed into the cap of the can onto a saucer or other cool surface or directly onto the lesion. Dispensing the medication directly onto the hands is not recommended (unless the hands are the affected area) as the foam will being to melt immediately upon contact with warm skin. Rinse the hands with cold water before applying the medication to prevent melting of the foam. If the can seems warm or the foam is runny run the can under cold water. • When applying Temovate to an area where hair is present move the hair away from the affected area so that the medication can be applied to the skin. Gently massage the medication into the affected area. • Use caution on areas where the skin creases such as armpits knees and elbows. These areas may absorb more medication. Also avoid the eyes mouth and mucous membranes. • If you need to protect the area it can be covered with a breathable cotton-gauze dressing. Avoid using plastic occlusive dressings that do not allow air to circulate to the area. • Do not use more than 50 grams of Temovate cream ointment foam or gel or more than 50 mL of the lotion in 1 week or apply it for longer than 2 weeks in a row unless otherwise directed by your doctor. • Do not use Temovate to treat any area of the body that it is not prescribed for. This could be dangerous. • It is important to use Temovate regularly to get the most benefit. • Store Temovate at room temperature away from moisture and heat. What happens if I miss a dose? • Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. However if it is almost time for the next dose skip the dose you missed and apply the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not use a double dose of this medication unless otherwise directed by your doctor. What happens if I overdose? • An overdose of Temovate is not likely to threaten life. If the medication is ingested or if a large amount is used over a large area and side effects are being experienced call an emergency room or a poison control left for advice. What should I avoid while using Temovate? • Do not use plastic bandages dressings or diapers that do not allow air to circulate to the area unless your doctor directs you to do so. The use of occlusive dressings can greatly increase the amount of drug the body absorbs. • Do not use other topical products on the treated area unless otherwise directed by your doctor. • The OLUX foam is flammable. Avoid fire flame and smoking during and immediately following application of the medication. What are the possible side effects of Temovate? • No serious systemic side effects are expected unless a large amount of Temovate is used for a long period of time. If the drug is being absorbed by the body you may experience blurred vision halos around lights an irregular heartbeat insomnia mood changes weight gain or fatigue. If you experience any of these or other unusual side effects notify your doctor. • Less serious side effects are more likely to occur. You may experience some redness blistering burning itching or peeling. Continue to use Temovate and talk to your doctor about any side effects. • Other local side effects may also occur especially with prolonged use of Temovate. These may include thinning of the skin prolonged redness and stretch marks. • Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. What other drugs will affect Temovate? • Do not use other topical products on the treated area unless otherwise directed by your doctor. • Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Temovate. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking or using any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines including vitamins minerals and herbal products. 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View more Skin Care Prescription, Pharmacy & Cancer Drugs: Arimidex (Anastrozole) Arimidex (Anastrozole) blocks the use of estrogen by certain types of breast cancer that require estrogen to grow. Buy Arimidex (Anastrozole) and other Cancer products online at Medstore. About Arimidex (Anastrozole): Product Type: Cancer Brand name: Arimidex Generic name: Anastrozole What is the most important information I should know about arimidex? Before taking arimidex tell your doctor if you have any other medical conditions or if you take other medications. You may not be able to take arimidex or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment. What is arimidex? Arimidex blocks the use of estrogen by certain types of breast cancer that require estrogen to grow. Arimidex is used to treat breast cancer. Arimidex may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. Who should not take arimidex? Before taking arimidex tell your doctor if you have any other medical conditions or if you take other medications. You may not be able to take arimidex or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment. Arimidex is in the FDA pregnancy category D. This means that arimidex is known to harm an unborn baby. Do not take arimidex if you are pregnant. It is not known whether arimidex passes into breast milk. Do not take arimidex if you are breast-feeding a baby. How should I take arimidex? Take arimidex exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions ask your pharmacist nurse or doctor to explain them to you. Take each dose with a full glass (8 ounces) of water. Arimidex is usually taken once a day. Follow your doctor's instructions. Arimidex can be taken with or without food. Store arimidex at room temperature away from moisture and heat. What happens if I miss a dose? Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and take only your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless your doctor directs otherwise. What happens if I overdose? An overdose of arimidex is unlikely to threaten life. Call an emergency room or a poison control center for advice if you suspect that a very large dose of arimidex has been ingested. What should I avoid while taking arimidex? There are no restrictions on food beverages or activities while taking arimidex unless otherwise directed by your doctor. What are the possible side effects of arimidex? Stop taking arimidex and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips tongue or face; or hives) to arimidex. Other less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take arimidex and talk to your doctor if you experience • diarrhea; • nausea or vomiting; • constipation; • weakness; • muscle or bone pain; • headache; • hot flashes; • shortness of breath or coughing; • dizziness; • swelling or water retention; • loss of appetite; • vaginal dryness; • weight gain; or • rash. Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. What other drugs will affect arimidex? There are no known interactions between arimidex and other medications. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines during treatment with arimidex. Generic Arimidex (Anastrozole) Altraz Anastrole 1mg 10 tabs 1mg 20 tabs 1mg 40 tabs 1mg 30 tabs 1mg 50 tabs Anastrozole Arimidex
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