If HPA axis suppression is noted, an attempt should be made to withdraw the drug, to reduce the frequency of application, or to substitute a less potent corticosteroid
Wash and dry
Last updated on Nov 13, 2023
Clobetasol cream is used to treat inflammation and itching from various skin conditions
Effectiveness
Clobetasol propionate ointment is super-high potency corticosteroid formulations indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of
Following the application of a second dose of 30 g clobetasol propionate cream
The other ingredients are propylene glycol, sorbitan sesquioleate and white soft paraffin
Clobetasol propionate has the molecular formula C 25 H 32 CIFO 5 and a molecular weight of 467
5mg of clobetasol in every 1g; shampoo contains 500mcg of clobetasol in every 1g; Clobetasol cream is much stronger
Clobetasol propionate belongs to the most potent class of topical corticosteroids (Group IV) and prolonged use may result in serious undesirable effects (see section 4
It also comes as a shampoo
05% is potent; therefore, treatment should be limited to 2 consecutive weeks, and amounts greater than 50 mL/week should not be used
Clobetasol is a highly potent corticosteroid that helps reduce inflammation in the body
[3] It is applied to the skin as a cream, ointment, or shampoo
05%, a colorless, hazy solution, is supplied in plastic squeeze bottles, 25 mL (NDC 60432-133
05% should be applied to the affected scalp areas twice daily, once in the morning and once at night
5 μg/kg/day due to reduced body weight gain and feed consumption during the gestation period
Patient who frequently relapse (recalcitrant dermatoses) Intermittent dosing (1-2 times a wk w/o occlusion)
Untreated cutaneous infections Clobetasol propionate cream is a super-high potency topical corticosteroid; therefore, treatment should be limited to 2 consecutive weeks and amounts greater than 50 g/week should not be used
5 mg/g in a cream base composed of cetyl alcohol, citric acid, glycol stearate, lanolin oil, methylparaben, PEG-8
Like other topical corticosteroids, clobetasol propionate has anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, and vasoconstrictive properties
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 15 g Ointment Tube Carton
Clobetasol propionate has the molecular formula C 25 H 32 CIFO 5 and a molecular weight of 467
3% w/w), purified water, and
5 mg/g in a base of propylene glycol, sorbitan sesquioleate, and white petrolatum
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Other than that, its use should be avoided in older children and adolescents as the side effects are more common in them