Product Details
CLOBETASOL PROPIONATE 0.05% W/W
Introduction : Clobetasol Propionate Ip 0.05% topical cream is used to help relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by certain skin conditions. The solution is used for scalp problems, the foam is used for mild to moderate plaque psoriasis, the cream, lotion, and spray are used for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, and the foam and shampoo are used for moderate to severe scalp psoriasis. This medicine is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid).
This medicine is available only with your doctors prescription.
Indication : Clobetasol propionate 0.05% is commonly prescribed for the treatment of inflammatory skin conditions such as:
Psoriasis
Eczema (atopic dermatitis)
Dermatitis
Lichen planus
Discoid lupus erythematosus
Severe cases of seborrheic dermatitis
Administration : To use the cream, foam, gel, lotion, ointment, or spray:
-Wash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.
-Apply or spray a thin layer of this medicine to the affected area of the skin. Rub it in gently.
-With the lotion, protect the skin from water, clothing, or anything that causes rubbing until the medicine has dried. Also, shake the lotion well before using it.
-With the foam, do not dispense directly from the can into your hands, unless the hands are the affected area.
-Do not bandage or otherwise wrap the skin being treated unless directed to do so by your doctor.
Storage : Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not refrigerate.
Mechanism of Action : Clobetasol propionate is a synthetic corticosteroid that has anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, and vasoconstrictive properties. Its anti-inflammatory effect is thought to be due to its ability to control biosynthesis of potent mediators of inflammation.
Therapeutic : Corticosteroid,
Side Effects : Side effects may include burning, pruritus, nasopharyngitis, and upper respiratory tract infection
Dryness or cracking of the skin
Itching or redness
Thinning of the skin (atrophy)
Stretch marks (striae)
Contraindications : Avoid use of this drug during pregnancy and prescribe an alternative. Evidence has demonstrated fetal abnormalities or risks when used during pregnancy.
Safety Advice / Warnings : This medicine is for use on the skin only. Do not get it into your eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina. Do not use it on skin areas that have cuts, scrapes, or burns. If it does get on these areas, rinse it off right away with water.
To help clear up your skin or scalp problem completely, it is very important that you keep using this medicine for the full time of treatment. Do not miss any doses.
Do not use this medicine on the face, groin, or underarms, or if you have skin thinning, unless directed to do so by your doctor.
Do not use clobetasol together with other topical corticosteroid-containing medicines, such as betamethasone, hydrocortisone, triamcinolone. Using these medicines together may cause serious unwanted effects.
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Do not use cosmetics or other skin care products on the treated areas.
References : Product Information: IMPOYZ(TM) topical cream, clobetasol propionate 0.025% topical cream. Promius Pharma LLC (per FDA), Princeton, NJ, 2017.
Product Information: OLUX(R) topical foam, clobetasol propionate topical foam . Connetics Corporation, Palo Alto, CA, 2004.