Clobetasol Cream, Gel, and Ointment

Generic Name: Clobetasol Cream, Gel, and Ointment (kloe BAY ta sol)
Brand Name: Embeline, Temovate

Medically reviewed on Sep 5, 2018

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Uses of Clobetasol Cream, Gel, and Ointment:

See also: Dupixent

 It is used to treat skin irritation.

 It is used to treat skin rashes.
 It is used to treat plaque psoriasis.

What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take

Clobetasol Cream, Gel, and Ointment?
 If you have an allergy to clobetasol or any other part of clobetasol cream, gel, and ointment.
 If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell
your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of
breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
 If you have thinning of the skin where you are putting clobetasol cream, gel, and ointment.
 If there is an infection where clobetasol cream, gel, and ointment will be used.

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with clobetasol cream,
gel, and ointment.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural
products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe
for you to take clobetasol cream, gel, and ointment with all of your drugs and health
problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with
your doctor.
What are some things I need to know or do while
I take Clobetasol Cream, Gel, and Ointment?
 Tell all of your health care providers that you take clobetasol cream, gel, and ointment. This
includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
 Do not use to treat diaper rash.
 Do not use clobetasol cream, gel, and ointment to treat acne, rosacea, or a rash around the
mouth.
 Use care when putting on a large part of the skin or where there are open wounds. Talk with
the doctor.
 Talk with your doctor before you use other drugs or products on your skin.
 Do not put on cuts, scrapes, or damaged skin.
 Do not use longer than you have been told by the doctor.
 This medicine may cause harm if swallowed. If clobetasol cream, gel, and ointment is
swallowed, call a doctor or poison control center right away.
 This medicine may raise the chance of cataracts or glaucoma. Talk with the doctor.
 Use with care in children. Talk with the doctor.
 This medicine may affect growth in children and teens in some cases. They may need regular
growth checks. Talk with the doctor.
 Some products are not approved for use in children. Talk with the doctor.
 Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about
the benefits and risks of using clobetasol cream, gel, and ointment while you are pregnant.
 Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby.
 If you are breast-feeding, do not put clobetasol cream, gel, and ointment right on the nipple
or the area right around it.

How is this medicine (Clobetasol Cream, Gel, and

Ointment) best taken?
Use clobetasol cream, gel, and ointment as ordered by your doctor. Read all
information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

 Use as you have been told, even if your signs get better.
 Do not take clobetasol cream, gel, and ointment by mouth. Use on your skin only. Keep out
of your mouth, nose, and eyes (may burn).
 Wash your hands before and after use. Do not wash your hands after use if putting this on
your hand.
 Clean affected part before use. Make sure to dry well.
 Put a thin layer on the affected skin and rub in gently.
 Do not put on the face, underarms, or the groin area unless told to do so by the doctor.
 Do not use coverings (bandages, dressings, make-up) unless told to do so by the doctor.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

 Put on a missed dose as soon as you think about it.

 If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal
time.
  Do not put on 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.

See also:

Dosage Information (in more detail)

What are some side effects that I need to call

my doctor about right away?
WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad
and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical
help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be
related to a very bad side effect:

 Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin
with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing,
swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or
throat.
 Signs of high blood sugar like confusion, feeling sleepy, more thirst, more hungry, passing
urine more often, flushing, fast breathing, or breath that smells like fruit.
 Signs of Cushing's disease like weight gain in the upper back or belly, moon face, very bad
headache, or slow healing.
 Signs of a weak adrenal gland like a very bad upset stomach or throwing up, very bad
dizziness or passing out, muscle weakness, feeling very tired, mood changes, not hungry, or
weight loss.
 Skin changes (pimples, stretch marks, slow healing, hair growth).
 Irritation where clobetasol cream, gel, and ointment is used.
 Thinning of the skin.
 Change in eyesight, eye pain, or very bad eye irritation.

What are some other side effects of Clobetasol

Cream, Gel, and Ointment?
All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only
have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side
effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

 Stinging.
 Dry skin.
 Burning.
 Redness.

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side
effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report
side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

See also:

Side effects (in more detail)

If OVERDOSE is suspected:
If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical
care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it
happened.

How do I store and/or throw out Clobetasol Cream,

Gel, and Ointment?
 Store at room temperature. Do not refrigerate or freeze.
 Be sure you know how long you can store clobetasol cream, gel, and ointment before you
need to throw it away.
 Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
 Throw away unused or expired drugs. Do not flush down a toilet or pour down a drain unless
you are told to do so. Check with your pharmacist if you have questions about the best way
to throw out drugs. There may be drug take-back programs in your area.

Consumer information use

 If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your
doctor.
 Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs.
 Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this
list to your doctor.
 Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural
products, or vitamins.
 Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If
you have any questions about clobetasol cream, gel, and ointment, please talk with your
doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
 If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care
right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this
page applies to your personal circumstances.
Clobetasol topical Side Effects
Medically reviewed on Jun 7, 2018

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Consumer Professional Managing Side Effects

For the Consumer

Applies to clobetasol topical: topical application cream, topical application emollient
cream, topical application foam, topical application gel/jelly, topical application
lotion, topical application ointment, topical application shampoo, topical application
solution, topical application spray

Along with its needed effects, clobetasol topical may cause some unwanted effects.
Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need
medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while
taking clobetasol topical:

More Common

 Burning or stinging at the application site

Less Common

 Burning sensation of the skin

 dry skin
 flushing or redness of the skin
 itching, scaling, severe redness, soreness, or swelling of the skin
 skin irritation
 skin rash, encrusted, scaly and oozing
 thinning of the skin with easy bruising, especially when used on the face or where the skin
folds together (eg, between the fingers)

Rare
  Thinning, weakness, or wasting away of the skin

Incidence Not Known

 Burning, itching, and pain in hairy areas, or pus at the root of the hair
 hair loss
 hives
 redness and scaling around the mouth
 thinning of the hair

Some side effects of clobetasol topical may occur that usually do not need medical
attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the
medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to
prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional
if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any
questions about them:

More Common

 Cough
 sore throat

Less Common

 Body aches or pain

 changes in skin coloring
 congestion
 dryness of the throat
 headache
 raised, dark red, wart-like spots on the skin, especially when used on the face
 skin discomfort
 stuffy or runny nose
 tender, swollen glands in the neck
 trouble swallowing
 unusual tiredness or weakness
 voice changes

Incidence Not Known

 Acne or pimples
 burning and itching of the skin with pinhead-sized red blisters
 increased hair growth on the forehead, back, arms, and legs
 lightening of normal skin color
 lightening of treated areas of dark skin
 reddish purple lines on the arms, face, legs, trunk, or groin
 softening of the skin
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to clobetasol topical: compounding powder, topical cream, topical foam,
topical gel, topical kit, topical lotion, topical ointment, topical shampoo, topical
solution, topical spray

General

The most common side effect reported was skin discomfort.[Ref]

Endocrine

Postmarketing reports: Cushing's syndrome, adrenal suppression[Ref]

Dermatologic

Common (1% to 10%): Skin discomfort, acne/folliculitis, telangiectasia, skin atrophy,

dry skin

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Local signs of irritation, pruritus, urticaria

Frequency not reported: Stria, purpura, contact dermatitis, pigmentation changes,

pustular eruptions, hypertrichosis, irritant dermatitis

Postmarketing reports: Erythema, alopecia, pain of skin, skin exfoliation, chapped

skin, scaling, induration/papulation,

lichenification, psoriasis (aggravation) plaque elevation, excoriation, rash, hair color

changes, skin tightness[Ref]

Local

Frequency not reported: Itching[Ref]

Ocular

Common (1% to 10%): Eye stinging/burning

Postmarketing reports: Eye pain, blurred vision, eye irritation[Ref]

Other

Frequency not reported: Edema[Ref]

Gastrointestinal
Postmarketing reports: Nausea[Ref]

Metabolic

Frequency not reported: Hyperglycemia, glucosuria[Ref]

Nervous system

Common (1% to 10%): Headache

Postmarketing reports: Dizziness[Ref]

References

1. "Product Information. Temovate (clobetasol)." Glaxo Wellcome, Research Triangle

Park, NC.

2. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." O 0

3. Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information." O 0

Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this
page applies to your personal circumstances.

Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.

Medical Disclaimer

Clobetasol Topical Dosage

Medically reviewed on August 22, 2018.

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Applies to the following strengths: 0.05%; 0.05% with cleanser; 0.025%

Usual Adult Dose for:

 Dermatitis
 Eczema
 Psoriasis
 Dermatological Disorders
 Lichen Planus

Usual Pediatric Dose for:

 Dermatitis
 Eczema
 Psoriasis
 Dermatological Disorders
 Lichen Planus

Additional dosage information:

 Renal Dose Adjustments

 Liver Dose Adjustments
 Precautions
 Dialysis
 Other Comments

Usual Adult Dose for Dermatitis

-Solution, spray, ointment, gel, foam, lotion, cream formulations: Apply a thin layer
to affected areas twice a day and rub in gently and completely.
-Shampoo: Apply to dry scalp once a day in a thin film to the affected areas only and
leave in place for 15 minutes before lathering and rinsing.

Maximum dose: The total dosage should not exceed 50 g (50 mL or 1.75 fluid ounce)
per week.

Duration of therapy: Treatment should be limited to 2 consecutive weeks for the relief
of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive
dermatoses and up to 2 additional weeks in localized lesions (less than 10% body
surface area) of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis that
have not improved after the initial 2 weeks of treatment.

Comments: Unless directed by a healthcare professional, this drug should not be used
with occlusive dressings.

Uses:
-Relief of corticosteroid-responsive inflammatory and pruritic dermatoses; psoriasis;
recalcitrant eczemas, lichen planus, discoid lupus erythematosus, and other conditions
which do not respond satisfactorily to less active steroids.
Usual Adult Dose for Eczema
-Solution, spray, ointment, gel, foam, lotion, cream formulations: Apply a thin layer
to affected areas twice a day and rub in gently and completely.
-Shampoo: Apply to dry scalp once a day in a thin film to the affected areas only and
leave in place for 15 minutes before lathering and rinsing.

Maximum dose: The total dosage should not exceed 50 g (50 mL or 1.75 fluid ounce)
per week.

Duration of therapy: Treatment should be limited to 2 consecutive weeks for the relief
of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive
dermatoses and up to 2 additional weeks in localized lesions (less than 10% body
surface area) of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis that
have not improved after the initial 2 weeks of treatment.

Comments: Unless directed by a healthcare professional, this drug should not be used
with occlusive dressings.

Uses:
-Relief of corticosteroid-responsive inflammatory and pruritic dermatoses; psoriasis;
recalcitrant eczemas, lichen planus, discoid lupus erythematosus, and other conditions
which do not respond satisfactorily to less active steroids.

Usual Adult Dose for Psoriasis

-Solution, spray, ointment, gel, foam, lotion, cream formulations: Apply a thin layer
to affected areas twice a day and rub in gently and completely.
-Shampoo: Apply to dry scalp once a day in a thin film to the affected areas only and
leave in place for 15 minutes before lathering and rinsing.

Maximum dose: The total dosage should not exceed 50 g (50 mL or 1.75 fluid ounce)
per week.

Duration of therapy: Treatment should be limited to 2 consecutive weeks for the relief
of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive
dermatoses and up to 2 additional weeks in localized lesions (less than 10% body
surface area) of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis that
have not improved after the initial 2 weeks of treatment.

Comments: Unless directed by a healthcare professional, this drug should not be used
with occlusive dressings.

Uses:
-Relief of corticosteroid-responsive inflammatory and pruritic dermatoses; psoriasis;
recalcitrant eczemas, lichen planus, discoid lupus erythematosus, and other conditions
which do not respond satisfactorily to less active steroids.

Usual Adult Dose for Dermatological Disorders

-Solution, spray, ointment, gel, foam, lotion, cream formulations: Apply a thin layer
to affected areas twice a day and rub in gently and completely.
-Shampoo: Apply to dry scalp once a day in a thin film to the affected areas only and
leave in place for 15 minutes before lathering and rinsing.

Maximum dose: The total dosage should not exceed 50 g (50 mL or 1.75 fluid ounce)
per week.

Duration of therapy: Treatment should be limited to 2 consecutive weeks for the relief
of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive
dermatoses and up to 2 additional weeks in localized lesions (less than 10% body
surface area) of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis that
have not improved after the initial 2 weeks of treatment.

Comments: Unless directed by a healthcare professional, this drug should not be used
with occlusive dressings.

Uses:
-Relief of corticosteroid-responsive inflammatory and pruritic dermatoses; psoriasis;
recalcitrant eczemas, lichen planus, discoid lupus erythematosus, and other conditions
which do not respond satisfactorily to less active steroids.

Usual Adult Dose for Lichen Planus

-Solution, spray, ointment, gel, foam, lotion, cream formulations: Apply a thin layer
to affected areas twice a day and rub in gently and completely.
-Shampoo: Apply to dry scalp once a day in a thin film to the affected areas only and
leave in place for 15 minutes before lathering and rinsing.

Maximum dose: The total dosage should not exceed 50 g (50 mL or 1.75 fluid ounce)
per week.

Duration of therapy: Treatment should be limited to 2 consecutive weeks for the relief
of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive
dermatoses and up to 2 additional weeks in localized lesions (less than 10% body
surface area) of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis that
have not improved after the initial 2 weeks of treatment.

Comments: Unless directed by a healthcare professional, this drug should not be used
with occlusive dressings.
Uses:
-Relief of corticosteroid-responsive inflammatory and pruritic dermatoses; psoriasis;
recalcitrant eczemas, lichen planus, discoid lupus erythematosus, and other conditions
which do not respond satisfactorily to less active steroids.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Dermatitis

-Solution, ointment, gel, foam, cream formulations: Apply a thin layer to affected
areas twice a day and rub in gently and completely. Not recommended for use in
children under 12 years of age.
-Shampoo, spray, and lotion formulations: Not recommended for use in children
under 18 years of age.

Maximum dose: The total dosage should not exceed 50 g (50 mL or 1.75 fl. oz.) per
week.

Duration of therapy: Treatment should be limited to 2 consecutive weeks for the relief
of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive
dermatoses and up to 2 additional weeks in localized lesions (less than 10% body
surface area) of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis that
have not improved after the initial 2 weeks of treatment.

Comments: Unless directed by a healthcare professional, this drug should not be used
with occlusive dressings.

Uses:
-Corticosteroid-responsive inflammatory and pruritic dermatoses; psoriasis;
recalcitrant eczemas, lichen planus, discoid lupus erythematosus, and other conditions
which do not respond satisfactorily to less active steroids.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Eczema

-Solution, ointment, gel, foam, cream formulations: Apply a thin layer to affected
areas twice a day and rub in gently and completely. Not recommended for use in
children under 12 years of age.
-Shampoo, spray, and lotion formulations: Not recommended for use in children
under 18 years of age.

Maximum dose: The total dosage should not exceed 50 g (50 mL or 1.75 fl. oz.) per
week.

Duration of therapy: Treatment should be limited to 2 consecutive weeks for the relief
of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive
dermatoses and up to 2 additional weeks in localized lesions (less than 10% body
surface area) of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis that
have not improved after the initial 2 weeks of treatment.

Comments: Unless directed by a healthcare professional, this drug should not be used
with occlusive dressings.

Uses:
-Corticosteroid-responsive inflammatory and pruritic dermatoses; psoriasis;
recalcitrant eczemas, lichen planus, discoid lupus erythematosus, and other conditions
which do not respond satisfactorily to less active steroids.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Psoriasis

-Solution, ointment, gel, foam, cream formulations: Apply a thin layer to affected
areas twice a day and rub in gently and completely. Not recommended for use in
children under 12 years of age.
-Shampoo, spray, and lotion formulations: Not recommended for use in children
under 18 years of age.

Maximum dose: The total dosage should not exceed 50 g (50 mL or 1.75 fl. oz.) per
week.

Duration of therapy: Treatment should be limited to 2 consecutive weeks for the relief
of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive
dermatoses and up to 2 additional weeks in localized lesions (less than 10% body
surface area) of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis that
have not improved after the initial 2 weeks of treatment.

Comments: Unless directed by a healthcare professional, this drug should not be used
with occlusive dressings.

Uses:
-Corticosteroid-responsive inflammatory and pruritic dermatoses; psoriasis;
recalcitrant eczemas, lichen planus, discoid lupus erythematosus, and other conditions
which do not respond satisfactorily to less active steroids.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Dermatological

Disorders
-Solution, ointment, gel, foam, cream formulations: Apply a thin layer to affected
areas twice a day and rub in gently and completely. Not recommended for use in
children under 12 years of age.
-Shampoo, spray, and lotion formulations: Not recommended for use in children
under 18 years of age.
Maximum dose: The total dosage should not exceed 50 g (50 mL or 1.75 fl. oz.) per
week.

Duration of therapy: Treatment should be limited to 2 consecutive weeks for the relief
of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive
dermatoses and up to 2 additional weeks in localized lesions (less than 10% body
surface area) of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis that
have not improved after the initial 2 weeks of treatment.

Comments: Unless directed by a healthcare professional, this drug should not be used
with occlusive dressings.

Uses:
-Corticosteroid-responsive inflammatory and pruritic dermatoses; psoriasis;
recalcitrant eczemas, lichen planus, discoid lupus erythematosus, and other conditions
which do not respond satisfactorily to less active steroids.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Lichen Planus

-Solution, ointment, gel, foam, cream formulations: Apply a thin layer to affected
areas twice a day and rub in gently and completely. Not recommended for use in
children under 12 years of age.
-Shampoo, spray, and lotion formulations: Not recommended for use in children
under 18 years of age.

Maximum dose: The total dosage should not exceed 50 g (50 mL or 1.75 fl. oz.) per
week.

Duration of therapy: Treatment should be limited to 2 consecutive weeks for the relief
of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive
dermatoses and up to 2 additional weeks in localized lesions (less than 10% body
surface area) of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis that
have not improved after the initial 2 weeks of treatment.

Comments: Unless directed by a healthcare professional, this drug should not be used
with occlusive dressings.

Uses:
-Corticosteroid-responsive inflammatory and pruritic dermatoses; psoriasis;
recalcitrant eczemas, lichen planus, discoid lupus erythematosus, and other conditions
which do not respond satisfactorily to less active steroids.

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available

Precautions
-If treatment is required for use in children, it is recommended that it should be
reviewed weekly.

Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 18 years and its
use in pediatric patients under 12 years of age is not recommended.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis
Data not available

Other Comments
Administration advice:
-Do not use on your face, groin, armpits, lips, or in your eyes.
-Do not cover your head with a shower cap or bathing cap.
-Wash your hands after applying the drug unless it is the hands that are being treated.
-If drug enters the eye, the affected eye should be rinsed immediately with plenty of
water.

Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this
page applies to your personal circumstances.

Medical Disclaimer