Clobetasol

pronunciation

pronounced as (kloe bay' ta sol)

Why is this medication prescribed?

Clobetasol is used to treat the itching, redness, dryness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and discomfort of various scalp and skin conditions.

This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.


How should this medicine be used?

Clobetasol comes in cream, gel, ointment, and spray for use on the skin and in foam, lotion, and shampoo to apply to the scalp. Clobetasol is used once or twice a day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Use clobetasol exactly as directed. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Do not use clobetasol for longer than 14 days without your doctor's approval.

Thoroughly clean the affected area, allow it to dry, and then gently rub the medication in until most of it disappears. Use just enough medication to cover the affected area. You should wash your hands after applying the medication. The scalp lotion should be applied directly from the squeeze bottle to the affected area.

Clobetasol can be absorbed into your body if used in large amounts and can cause harmful effects.


What are the precautions to be followed?

Before using clobetasol,
  • tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to clobetasol or any other drugs.
  • tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are using, including vitamins.
  • tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using clobetasol, call your doctor.

What are possible side effects of this medication ?

Clobetasol may cause side effects. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor:
  • itching, burning, or irritation on the area of skin where clobetasol is applied


How to store the medication and dispose it of after its use later?

Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.


Drug Category/Class

Clobetasol has 41 Brands listed


Agiclob (Skin) (15 gm)Agiclob (Skin) (30 gm)
Bactiderm (Skin) (15 gm)Betanate (Skin) (10 gm)
Clobaderm (Skin) (10 gm)Clobetamil (Skin) (10 gm)
Clobetavate (Skin) (10 gm)Clobetol (Skin) (10 gm)
Clobiderm (Skin) (30 ml)Cloderm (Skin) (15 gm)
Clodip (Skin) (15 gm)Clofoam (Skin) (30 gm)
Clomic (Skin) (20 gm)Clonate (Skin) (30 gm)
Clop (Skin) (10 gm)Clop (Skin) (15 ml)
Clop (Skin) (30 gm)Clop E (Skin) (20 gm)
Clozema (Skin) (15 gm)Cortaz (Skin) (15 gm)
Cortisol (Skin) (20 ml)Cortisol (Skin) (30 gm)
Cosvate (Skin) (15 gm)Cosvate (Skin) (15 gm) (Cream)
Cotrimax (Skin) (10 gm)Cutivate (Skin) (30 gm)
Dermotyl (Skin) (10 gm)Ecziclo (Skin) (10 gm)
Enderm (Skin) (15 gm)Excel (Skin) (15 gm)
Kloryl (Skin) (15 gm)Klosoft (Skin) (15 gm)
Lobate (Skin) (15 gm)Lobate (Skin) (30 gm)
Lobesol (Skin) (25 gm)Magclo (Skin) (15 gm)
Nasrat (Skin) (30 gm)Obet (15 gm)
Psorobet (Skin) (15 gm)Steriderm (Skin) (15 gm)
Topinate (Skin) (30 gm)

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