O General Information and Indications:
Clobetasol is used to treat the itching,
redness, dryness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and discomfort of various
skin and scalp conditions.
O Information For Users:
Clobetasol comes in cream and ointment for use on
the skin and in lotion to apply to the scalp. Clobetasol is used once or
twice a day. Follow the directions on your prescription label, ask your
doctor or pharmacist If you have any questions. Use clobetasol exactly as
directed. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed
by your doctor. Do not use clobetasol for longer than 14 days without your
doctor's approval.
Thoroughly clean the infected area, allow it to dry, and then gently rub the
medication in until most of it disappears. Use just enough medication to
cover the affected area. You should wash your hands after applying the
medication. The scalp lotion should be applied directly from the squeeze
bottle to the affected area.
Clobetasol can be absorbed into your body if used in large amounts and can
cause harmful effects.
O Special
precautions:
o Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have
allergy to clobetasol or any other medications.
o Inform your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription
medications you are using, including vitamins.
o Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are
breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using clobetasol, call your
doctor.
O
Possible Adverse
Effects:
Though adverse effects of clobetasol are not
common, they could occur. If you have any of the following symptoms, call
your doctor without delay:
o itching, burning, or irritation on the area of skin where clobetasol is
applied
O Brand Name(s):
o Clobevate®
o Cormax®
o Cormax® Scalp Application
o Embeline® E
o Olux®
o Temovate® |
