Clobetasol, a topical medication, is used to treat skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis. It helps reduce itching, redness, and swelling in these conditions.
Severe Resistant Inflammatory Skin Disorders Such As Recalcitrant Eczemas and psoriasis:
Adult: Apply 1-2 Times A Day For Up To 4 Weeks, To Be Applied Thinly, Maximum 50g Of 0.05% Preparation Per Week
Moderate Scalp Psoriasis:
Adult: Apply Once Daily Maximum Duration Of Treatment 4 Weeks, To Be Applied Thinly Then Rinsed Off After 15 Minutes; Frequency Of Application Should Be Reduced After Clinical Improvement
Content
Scalp Sol N /Cream /Oint /Lotion: Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% W /vv.
Pregnancy
Caution Advised
Stability
Corticosteroids, Topical
Contra Indications
Acne, Perioral Dermatitis, Widespread Plaque Psoriasis, Rosacea, Bacterial, Fungal Or Viral Skin Lesions Such As Impetigo, Paronychia, Erysipelas, Cellulitis, Angular Cheilitis, Erythrasma, Treatment Of Rosacea, Peri-oral Dermatitis Or Acne, Use On Face, Groin Or Axilla
Precautions
Acne, Perioral Dermatitis, Widespread Plaque Psoriasis, Rosacea, Bacterial, Fungal Or Viral Skin Lesions Such As Impetigo, Paronychia, Erysipelas, Cellulitis, Angular Cheilitis, Erythrasma, Treatment Of Rosacea, Peri-oral Dermatitis Or Acne, Use On Face, Groin Or Axilla
Lactation
Caution Advised
Side Effects
Burning
Itching
Irritation
Erythema
Dryness
Folliculitis
Hypertrichosis
Pruritus
Acneiform Eruptions
Hypo-pigmentation
Peri-oral Dermatitis
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Maceration Of The Skin
Thinning Of The Skin (the Originalstructure May Never Return)