Clipper Tablet 5mg

About Clipper Tablet 5mg

Clipper Tablet 5mg Uses

• Treatment of mild to moderate active ulcerative colitis
• Add on therapy when 5-ASA drugs alone do not control symptoms
• Reducing inflammation in the lining of the colon and rectum
• Short term control of ulcerative colitis flare ups

Clipper Tablet 5mg Benefits

• Targets inflammation directly in the colon with lower systemic absorption
• Helps reduce diarrhea, blood in stool, and abdominal cramping
• Works alongside standard ulcerative colitis medicines for better control
• Convenient once daily oral dosing

What Experts Say

Beclometasone dipropionate is a corticosteroid that acts mainly inside the gut lining rather than throughout the whole body. The tablet has a special gastro resistant coating so it survives stomach acid and releases the medicine gradually in the colon. This local action helps calm the swelling and irritation that cause ulcerative colitis symptoms.

Doctors usually prescribe this tablet when standard first line treatment with 5 ASA medicines has not fully controlled a flare up. Because it works with a lower systemic steroid effect compared to older oral steroids, many physicians consider it a useful bridge before moving to stronger systemic therapy. It is not meant for long term daily use.

Treatment courses are generally kept to four weeks at a time, and doctors monitor patients for signs of steroid related side effects during this period. Anyone with a history of tuberculosis, stomach ulcers, or bone thinning needs closer supervision while taking this medicine. Regular follow up helps confirm the flare is responding well.

Drug Class

• Corticosteroid
• Locally acting anti-inflammatory agent

Clipper Tablet 5mg formula

• Beclometasone Dipropionate

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Clipper Tablet 5mg?

• Take one Clipper Tablet 5mg once daily in the morning
• Take before or after a light breakfast
• Swallow the tablet whole with water
• Do not crush, break, or chew the tablet
• Do not exceed a treatment course of four weeks unless a doctor advises otherwise
• Continue any other prescribed ulcerative colitis medicine unless told to stop
• Do not stop the tablet suddenly without consulting a doctor

Drug Interactions

• Ritonavir: Strong CYP3A inhibitor that can raise beclometasone levels in the body
• Cobicistat Based Medicines: May increase steroid exposure and side effect risk
• Ketoconazole: Can increase systemic absorption of the steroid
• Other Corticosteroids: Combined use raises the risk of steroid related side effects
• Mesalazine (5-ASA): Generally used safely together as combination therapy for ulcerative colitis
• Live Vaccines: Should be avoided during treatment due to reduced immune response

Risks and warnings

• Active Infections: Should not be used in tuberculosis, fungal, or untreated viral infections
• Adrenal Suppression: Prolonged use can lower the body's own cortisol production
• Eye Problems: Long courses may raise the risk of glaucoma or cataracts
• Bone Health: Caution needed in patients with osteoporosis or low bone density
• Diabetes: May raise blood sugar levels and needs monitoring in diabetic patients
• Stomach Ulcers: Use with caution in patients with a history of gastric ulcers
• Pregnancy And Breastfeeding: Use only if a doctor confirms the benefit outweighs the risk
• Children: Not recommended for pediatric patients due to limited safety data

Clipper Tablet 5mg Side Effects

• Headache
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Constipation
• Muscle cramps
• Anxiety or mood changes
• Sleepiness
• Adrenal suppression with prolonged use
• Oral or vaginal thrush (candidiasis)
• Raised eye pressure, glaucoma, or cataracts with long term use
• Weakening of bones with extended use

Storage Conditions

• Store at room temperature between 15°C and 30°C
• Keep the tablet strip in its original packaging
• Protect from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack