Generic name: clobetasol propionate
Dosage form: topical emulsion
Drug class:Topical steroids
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 1, 2022.
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Indications and Usage for Clobetasol Cream Emulsion
Clobetasol propionate emollient cream, 0.05% is a super-high potency corticosteroid indicated for:
Corticosteroid-Responsive Dermatoses
Clobetasol propionate emollient cream, 0.05% is indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of cortico-steroid-responsive dermatoses in patients 12 years of age and older. Treatment should be limited to 2 consecutive weeks, and the total dosage should not exceed 50 grams per week.
Moderate to Severe Plaque-Type Psoriasis
Clobetasol propionate emollient cream USP, 0.05% is indicated for the topical treatment of moderate to severe plaque-type psoriasis. Treatment beyond 4 consecutive weeks is not recommended. Use in pediatric patients under 16 years of age is not recommended.
Limitations of Use
