Generic Name
Clobetasol, TopicalPacks Price
- Cream 0.05 0(044916): 5 gm: 21.25: 25.00
Cortiderm
Therapeutic Group
Corticosteroid, PlainIndication Dosage
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)
- worsening Of Acne And Rosacea
- Skin Atrophy
- Striae
- Malaria
- Telangiectasia.
- Rare: Adrenal Suppression
- Cushing's Syndrome
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Author
Shahid Arif