Clobetasol Propionate Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Clobetasol propionate 0.05%; crm; oint; gel; soln for scalp application.
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How Supplied
Contact supplier.
Manufacturer
Clobetasol Propionate Indications
Indications
Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
Clobetasol Propionate Dosage and Administration
Adult
Apply thin layer twice daily (AM & PM); max 50g/week or 50mL/week and 2 consecutive weeks' treatment per course.
Children
Not recommended.
Clobetasol Propionate Contraindications
Contraindications
Do not use superpotent forms on face, groin, or axillae. Exclude viral disease (eg, chickenpox, measles).
Clobetasol Propionate Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Clobetasol Propionate Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Treat infection if present; discontinue if infection persists or worsens. Do not use near eyes, or on diaper dermatitis or pre-existing skin atrophy. Do not use fluorinated steroids longer than 1 week on the face. Avoid abrupt cessation in chronic use. Systemic absorption increased by broken or inflamed skin, prolonged use, application to large surface area, or use of occlusive dressings. Occlude only if necessary; do not occlude higher potency products. Monitor adrenal function in children if a high potency product or occlusion is used, and in adults if more than 50g weekly of a high potency product is used. Discontinue or reduce dose or potency if HPA axis suppression, Cushing's syndrome, hyperglycemia, glucosuria, or irritation occurs. Use lowest effective dose and potency (esp. in children). Use caution if applying to face or body folds. Do not use continuously or for prophylaxis. Foams are flammable. Reevaluate periodically. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
Clobetasol Propionate Pharmacokinetics
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Clobetasol Propionate Interactions
Not Applicable
Clobetasol Propionate Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Burning, stinging, pruritus, erythema, skin atrophy, striae, miliaria, secondary infections, hypopigmentation, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneiform eruptions, dermal cracking and fissuring, telangiectasia, contact dermatitis, other local effects, immunosuppression, masks infections, HPA axis suppression (esp. in children).
Clobetasol Propionate Clinical Trials
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Clobetasol Propionate Note
Notes
Formerly known under the brand name Temovate, Temovate-E.
Clobetasol Propionate Patient Counseling
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