Clobetasol Topical application

-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.

-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.

-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.

LactMed Record Number

72

Last Revision Date

20150310

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