Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 5, 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
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. Clobetasol is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid).
Clobetasol is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using clobetasol
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 clobetasol, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to clobetasol 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 ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of clobetasol topical cream, foam, gel, ointment, or scalp solution in children 12 years of age and older. However, because of cl...
