Tenovate Cream

Tenovate Cream

Tenovate Cream is used to reduce the itching and inflammation in scalp and skin infections. Tenovate Creammedicine should be applied as instructed by your doctor. Do not use beyond the prescribed date due to increase in the risk of infections.

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

Drug = Clobetasol

Strength = 0.05%

Manufacturer = Glaxo smithkline Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

How To Take

Apply the specified amount on the affected area as advised by the doctor. Do not apply larger or smaller amounts than prescribed. It is not recommended in children less than 12 years. Avoid contact with eyes. Do not consume the medication. Do not stop taking Tenovate Cream medicine without consulting the doctor.

Dosage

Tenovate GN Cream

Tenovate Cream

Tenovate-M Cream

Tenovate Ointment

Tenovate NM Cream

Tenovate G Cream

Side Effects

Burning sensation at the application site

Dry skin

Redness of skin

Itching of skin

Cough

Sore throat

Body pain

Headache

Warning

Pregnancy: Tenovate Cream is not recommended for pregnant women unless necessary. The benefits and risks should be discussed with the doctor before receiving Tenovate Cream medicine.

Breast-feeding: Tenovate Cream is not recommended in breastfeeding women. Short-term application of this medicine may not cause any harm to the baby. The benefits and risks should be discussed with the doctor before receiving Tenovate Cream medicine.

Chronic application: Chronic application of Tenovate Cream medicine may affect the growth and development in children.

Cushing’s syndrome: Tenovate Cream may cause hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis suppression and causes Cushing’s syndrome in patients receiving high doses for a prolonged period. Any symptoms of swelling of the face, increase in the blood glucose levels should be informed to the doctor.

Use in children: Tenovate Cream in not recommended in children less than 12 years.

Infections: Tenovate Cream may increase the risk of infections. Appropriate antibiotic treatment should be started to prevent the spread of infection.

Uses

Tenovate Cream is used in the treatment of dermatitis which is an inflammation of the skin characterized by itching, rash, and redness of the skin.

Tenovate Cream is used in the treatment of psoriasis which is an autoimmune disease characterized by itchy patches and red skin with silvery scales.

Tenovate Cream is used in the treatment of lichen planus which is an inflammation of the skin characterized by purplish, itchy, flat-topped bumps.