Cloderm

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  • Topical steroids

Cloderm Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Clocortolone pivalate 0.1%; crm; contains parabens.

How Supplied

Crm—15g, 45g, 90g
Pump—30g

Cloderm Indications

Indications

Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.

Cloderm Dosage and Administration

Adults and Children

Apply thin film three times daily.

Cloderm Contraindications

Contraindications

Do not use superpotent forms on face, groin, or axillae. Exclude viral disease (eg, chickenpox, measles).

Cloderm Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Cloderm 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.

Cloderm Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Cloderm Interactions

Not Applicable

Cloderm 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).

Cloderm Clinical Trials

See Literature

Cloderm Note

Not Applicable

Cloderm Patient Counseling

See Literature

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