Indication
Used on the skin to treat swelling, itching, and irritation. It can help with skin problems such as eczema, including contact dermatitis, and psoriasis.
Administration
Apply thinly and rub gently onto the affected area once daily or bid until improvement occurs. May reduce dose according to response.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Treatment of rosacea, perioral dermatitis, acne vulgaris, perianal or genital pruritus; viral lesions of the skin (e.g. herpes simplex or zoster, varicella); bacterial or fungal infection of the skin, parasitic infections, skin symptoms relating to tuberculosis or syphilis, eruptions following vaccinations, burns, ulcerous wounds. Atrophy at treatment site. Primary infections of the scalp (scalp solution). Children <1 year (ointment, cream, scalp solution); <2 years (shampoo).
Special Precautions
Patient with history of local hypersensitivity to other corticosteroids. Children. Pregnancy and lactation.
Storage
Ointment/cream/gel/lotion/shampoo: Store below 30°C. Do not refrigerate or freeze. Protect from light.
MedsGo Class
Topical Corticosteroids
Features
- Clobetasol
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