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Powercort-S 3% Lotion is a combination medicine used to treat eczema and psoriasis. It is helpful in conditions with thick, scaly skin, as it promotes smoother skin and faster healing, providing relief from irritation and discomfort.

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Written By Dr. Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta , PharmD (PB)
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

Topical

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Powercort-S 3% Lotion

Powercort-S 3% Lotion is a topical medication used to treat severe, inflammatory skin conditions that are accompanied by excessive scaling or crusting, such as plaque psoriasis and severe eczema. It helps reduce localized redness, swelling, and itching while softening the rough skin buildup. By targeting both the inflammation and the scaling, this treatment helps restore a healthier skin appearance.

To achieve the best results, you must apply Powercort-S 3% Lotion with consistent frequency exactly as prescribed by your doctor, which is typically once or twice a day. Ensure the skin is clean and dry before you apply the medication. Making simple lifestyle adjustments, such as using gentle, fragrance-free skin moisturizers daily, can significantly support the healing process.

While using this medicine, you may experience some common side effects like mild burning, stinging, or dryness at the application site. However, you should contact your doctor immediately if you notice serious issues, such as severe skin irritation, signs of a skin infection, or extreme fatigue.

Talk to your doctor before using Powercort-S 3% Lotion if you have any pre-existing health conditions, especially diabetes, a weak immune system, or poor blood circulation. Do not use this medicine on untreated skin infections, such as herpes, shingles, or fungal infections. It should also not be used for rosacea or perioral dermatitis, as these conditions can worsen with strong corticosteroids unless your doctor specifically recommends it.

Inform your healthcare provider about all other topical products, cosmetics, or skin treatments you use, as they may interact with this medication. If you are pregnant, planning to breastfeed, or are caring for an elderly patient, consult your doctor to ensure this high-strength topical option is safe for your specific situation.

Uses of Powercort-S 3% Lotion

Your doctor may prescribe this medicine to treat several conditions, including:

  • Psoriasis: Powercort-S 3% Lotion helps by flattening raised plaques, softening thick scales, and reducing the intense redness and inflammation associated with this chronic condition.
  • Severe Eczema: It targets stubborn outbreaks by calming the immune response in the skin, which relieves intense itching, dryness, and inflammation.
  • Chronic Dermatitis: It manages localized, persistent skin irritation and scaling that does not respond to milder topical treatments.

Key Benefits

This topical treatment offers targeted relief to improve your physical comfort and the physical appearance of your skin:

  • Faster Skin Clearing: By peeling away dead skin scales, the active ingredients reach the deeper layers of skin quickly, leading to faster visible improvement.
  • Relief from Itching: It quickly calms localized burning, itching, and swelling, allowing you to go about your daily routine without constant discomfort.
  • Smoother Skin Texture: The scaling and roughness of plaque lesions are softened, restoring a smoother feel to the treated skin.
Side effects of Powercort-S 3% Lotion 30 ml
  • Shield your skin from the sun by using sunscreen, seeking shade, and wearing protective clothing.
  • Please don't smoke, as it damages the skin and reduces blood flow.
  • Treat your skin gently by limiting bath time, using mild cleansers, and shaving carefully.
  • Eat a healthy diet of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
  • Manage stress through sleep, exercise, meditation, and enjoyable activities.
  • Additionally, use moisturizers to coat your skin with a protective barrier, and consider wearing sun-protective clothing.
  • Apply moisturizer immediately after showering or bathing.
  • Use a moisturizer containing lanolin, petroleum jelly, glycerine, hyaluronic acid or jojoba oil.
  • Do not use hot water for bathing. Instead use warm water and limit showers and bath to 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Apply a sunscreen with SPF-30 or higher.
  • Avoid harsh soaps, detergents and perfumes.
  • Do not scratch or rub the skin.
  • Drink adequate water to prevent dehydration.
  • Wear pants, full sleeves and a wide-brimmed hat while going out in the sun.
  • Burning sensation is an abnormal side effect that needs medical attention. To relieve the burning feeling, your doctor may prescribe painkillers or antidepressants.
  • Focused exercises can improve strength and reduce burning by soothing muscles.
  • Change in lifestyle and improving nutrition can reduce the causes of burning sensation and provide relief.
  • Your doctor may suggest nerve block injections as it is related to sensation in the skin.
  • Burning feeling in a specific area would need mild electrical currents to reduce pain that targets the nerve affected. This practice must be done only if your doctor mentions it.
  • Change positions or take a break from activity to relieve symptoms, as stinging can disturb your regular patterns.
  • Avoid postures that put much pressure on the body area where stinging is felt.
  • If you have a vitamin deficiency, take supplements or change your diet.
  • Exercise regularly to improve inner strength.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions to prevent stinging.
  • Massage the affected area gently to get temporary relief.
  • Mild hair follicle inflammation often heals on its own without needing treatment.
  • You can apply a warm saltwater or vinegar solution to the affected area with a washcloth, or use over-the-counter antibiotics, oatmeal lotion, or hydrocortisone cream for relief.
  • Avoid making the affected area worse by not shaving, scratching, or wearing tight clothes.
  • Apply a warm compress to the area 3-4 times a day for 15-20 minutes to help speed up healing.
  • Do not scratch, squeeze, or pop any bumps, as this may lead to infection or other problems.
  • If self-care methods fail, consult a doctor for further treatment and advice.

Directions for Use

  • Apply Powercort-S 3% Lotion once or twice a day, as directed by your doctor. Use it at the same time each day for effective results.
  • Apply a thin layer with clean, dry hands to the affected areas of the skin. You can also apply it with clean cotton wool or a gauze swab. Gently rub the medicine into the skin.
  • Wash your hands before and after using Powercort-S 3% Lotion on the affected areas unless the treatment is for the hands.

How Powercort-S 3% Lotion Works

This medication works through a dual-action approach to address both the inflammation and the scaling of your skin. It contains two distinct active agents which are clobetasol propionate and salicylic acid that work together to treat stubborn skin patches. The first active agent is a high-potency steroid. It targets the cells in your skin to stop the release of chemicals that cause inflammation, redness, and itching. This calms the overactive local immune response in the affected area. The second active agent is a peeling agent. It softens and breaks down keratin, which is the protein holding dry, scaly skin cells together. By peeling away these tough, dead skin scales, it allows the steroid component to absorb much more deeply and work more effectively on the inflamed skin underneath.
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Alcohol

Safe if prescribed

No interactions were found/ established. Please consult your doctor before using Powercort-S 3% Lotion.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Topical usage of corticosteroids (Clobetasol propionate) during pregnancy may affect the developing baby. It is advised to consult your doctor before starting Powercort-S 3% Lotion if you plan to conceive or are already pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

There are limited studies on how Powercort-S 3% Lotion affects breastfed infants. Please consult your doctor before using Powercort-S 3% Lotion if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Powercort-S 3% Lotion has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machines.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Powercort-S 3% Lotion is not recommended for children below 12 years of age since it contains a steroid, Clobetasol propionate. If it is prescribed for children, your doctor may ask you to stop the course within five days since it may lead to adrenal suppression (adrenal glands don't produce enough hormones) in infants.

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Heart

Caution

Please inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease before using Powercort-S 3% Lotion. Your doctor will prescribe it only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Powercort-S 3% Lotion should be used with caution in elderly patients due to an increased risk of side effects. Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns.

What if I have taken an overdose of Powercort-S 3% Lotion

Applying more than the recommended amount is unlikely to cause immediate harm, but repeated use over large areas of skin or for longer than prescribed may increase the risk of side effects. If you accidentally apply too much, gently wipe off the excess or wash the area with water if needed, then continue using the medicine as directed. If the medicine is accidentally swallowed, contact your doctor or your local poison centre immediately, or seek emergency medical care, especially if a child has swallowed it.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Moisturize regularly: Apply a gentle, fragrance-free moisturizer or emollient daily to lock in moisture and prevent skin dryness.
  • Avoid hot water: Take lukewarm baths or showers instead of hot ones, as hot water strips natural oils from your skin and worsens irritation.
  • Use mild cleansers: Avoid harsh, scented soaps, body washes, and exfoliants that can trigger flare-ups.
  • Wear soft, breathable clothing: Choose loose cotton garments to prevent friction and heat buildup over treated skin areas.
  • Manage triggers: Keep a diary to identify environmental, dietary, or stress-related triggers that make your eczema or psoriasis worse.
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How Soon It Starts Working

  • The time required for Powercort-S 3% Lotion to start to work: The time required for Powercort-S 3% Lotion to show its action is unknown.
  • The time for which the effects of Powercort-S 3% Lotion last: The duration of action for Powercort-S 3% Lotion is clinically unknown.

What if you forget to take Powercort-S 3% Lotion

If you miss an application, apply it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next scheduled application, skip the missed one and continue with your regular schedule. Do not apply a double amount to make up for a missed application.

Storage

• Store Powercort-S 3% Lotion at controlled room temperature, ideally between 15°C and 30°C (59°F to 86°F). Keep the tube or container tightly closed when not in use.

Drug Warnings

  • Avoid Sensitive Areas: Do not apply this medication to your face, groin, underarms, or other sensitive skin areas unless specifically instructed by your doctor.
  • Limit Treatment Duration: Do not use this product for longer than the recommended duration, as prolonged use can cause permanent skin thinning.
  • Do Not Apply to Damaged Skin: Avoid applying this medication to open wounds, cuts, scraped skin, or active infections.
  • Avoid Similar Skin Products: Do not use other peeling agents or salicylic acid-containing products on the same area of skin unless advised by your healthcare provider.
  • Check Before Use: Inspect the tube before use to ensure the seal is intact and the cream or ointment has not changed in color or consistency.
  • Avoid Contact with Eyes, Nose & Mouth: Avoid getting this medicine in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with cool water.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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  • Other topical corticosteroids (may increase the risk of systemic absorption and side effects).
  • Topical peeling agents or abrasive skin cleansers (may increase skin irritation and dryness).
No Drug - Drug interactions found in our data. We may lack specific data on this medicine and are actively working to update our database. Consult your doctor for personalized advice

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Drug-Food Interactions

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No clinically significant food interactions are known with Powercort-S 3% Lotion when used as directed.

No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[ANTI- INFLAMMATORY AGENTS- TOPICAL]

FAQs

Powercort-S 3% Lotion is for topical use only. Do not use it on your face unless your doctor specifically tells you to, as facial skin is more prone to side effects such as skin thinning or color changes. Do not apply it to mucous membranes, lesions, or large areas of skin, and do not cover the treated area with a bandage unless advised by your doctor. If it gets into your eyes, nose, or mouth, rinse thoroughly with water.
Using Powercort-S 3% Lotion for longer than prescribed or applying it improperly may cause skin thinning (atrophy), increased hair growth, and other steroid-related side effects. These risks increase with prolonged use, which is why you should use Powercort-S 3% Lotion only for the duration and amount prescribed by your doctor. If you notice significant skin changes, consult your doctor.
Yes, you can use a moisturizer, but it is usually best to wait at least 30 minutes after applying Powercort-S 3% Lotion to allow the medication to fully absorb into your skin. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Powercort-S 3% Lotion should only be used during pregnancy if the potential benefit justifies the risk to the baby. Your doctor will evaluate if this is safe for you. Talk to your doctor.
A mild, temporary burning sensation is common. However, if you experience severe, persistent burning, redness, or swelling, wash the medicine off immediately and contact your healthcare provider. Talk to your doctor.
Powercort-S 3% Lotion is generally not recommended for children and infants because they absorb topical steroids more easily through their skin, which increases the risk of side effects. Talk to your doctor.
No, you should avoid applying Powercort-S 3% Lotion to broken, bleeding, or weeping skin, as this can increase systemic absorption and lead to side effects. Talk to your doctor.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, B/2, Mahalaxmi Chambers, 22, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai – 400 026.
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