Generic name: clobetasol (topical application route) [ kloe-BAY-ta-sol-PROE-pee-oh-nate ]
Drug class:Topical steroids
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 9, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Clobevate
- Clobex
- Cormax
- Cormax Scalp Application
- Embeline
- Embeline E
- Embeline Scalp Application
- Olux
- Olux/Olux-E Complete Pack
- Olux-E
- Temovate
- Temovate E
In Canada
- Clobetasol Propionate
- Dermovate
- Dermovate Scalp Application
- Med Clobetasol Scalp Application
- Ratio-Clobetasol
Available Dosage Forms:
- Foam
- Ointment
- Cream
- Gel/Jelly
- Shampoo
- Solution
- Lotion
- Emollient Cream
- Spray
Therapeutic Class: Corticosteroid, Very Strong
Pharmacologic Class: Clobetasol
Uses for Clobetasol Propionate
Clobetasol topical is used to help relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by certain skin conditions. The solution is used for scalp problems, the foam is used for mild to moderate plaque psoriasis, the cream, lotion, and spray are used for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, and the foam and shampoo are used for moderate to severe scalp psoriasis. This medicine is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid).
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Clobetasol Propionate
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingred...
