Clobevate (Topical application)

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 Clobevate

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 Clobevate

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 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 this medicine's toxicity, it should be used with caution. Children may absorb large amounts through the skin, which can cause serious side effects. If your child is using this medicine, follow your doctor's instructions very carefully. Safety and efficacy have not been established in children younger than 12 years of age and the use of clobetasol topical cream, foam, gel, ointment, or scalp solution is not recommended. The safety and efficacy of clobetasol topical lotion, shampoo, or spray have not been established in children and use is not recommended.

Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of Impoyz™ cream in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established and use in children is not recommended.

Geriatric

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