Clobetaz lotion is a prescription corticosteroid medicine used on the skin (topical) for the relief of swelling (inflammation) and itching caused by certain skin conditions in people 18 years of age and older.
Clobetaz lotion should not be used for the treatment of acne vulgaris, rosacea or red, dry itchy skin (dermatitis) around the mouth.
Clobetaz lotion is not recommended in children under 18 years of age.
Important: Clobetaz lotion is for use on the skin only. Do not get the lotion near or in your eyes, mouth or vagina.
Clobetaz indications
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Indication
Clobetaz® Spray, 0.05% is a super-high potent topical corticosteroid formulation indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis affecting up to 20% body surface area (BSA) in patients 18 years of age or older. The total dosage should not exceed 50 g (59 mL or 2 fl. oz.) per week. Do not use more than 26 sprays per application or 52 sprays per day. Treatment should be limited to 4 consecutive weeks.
Patients should be instructed to use Clobetaz® Spray, 0.05% for the minimum amount of time necessary to achieve the desired results see [Dosage and Administration (2)].
Use in patients under 18 years of age is not recommended because safety has not been established and because numerically high rates of HPA axis suppression were seen with other clobetasol propionate topical formulations.
Limitations of Use
Clobetaz® Spray, 0.05% should not be used on the face, axillae, or groin. Clobetaz® Spray, 0.05% should not be used if there is atrophy at the treatment site. Clobetaz® Spray, 0.05% should not be used in the treatment of rosacea or perioral dermatitis.
How should I use Clobetaz?
Use Clobetaz as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Wash your hands before using Clobetaz. If your fingers are warm, rinse them in cold water and dry before you apply Clobetaz.
Use the smallest amount of medicine necessary to cover the affected area.
Turn the can upside down and squirt a small amount of foam (up to the size of a golf ball or about 1½ capfuls) into the cap of the can, onto a clean saucer, or onto another cool, clean surface. You may also squirt it directly onto the affected area. Do not squirt the medicine directly into the hand because it will start to melt immediately upon touching warm skin.
If you are applying Clobetaz to the scalp, move the hair away from the affected area and gently rub the medicine into the affected area until the foam disappears. Repeat until the entire affected area of the scalp is treated.
If you are applying Clobetaz to other areas, gently rub the medicine into the skin until it disappears.
Throw away any unused medicine that has been squirted out of the can.
Wash your hands immediately after using Clobetaz, unless your hands are a part of the treated area.
Do not use Clobetaz on your face, groin, or underarms unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
Do not use Clobetaz over large areas of the body without first checking with your doctor.
Do not bandage or wrap the affected area unless directed to do so by your doctor.
If the can seems warm or the foam seems runny, rinse the can with cool water.
If you miss a dose of Clobetaz, apply it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Clobetaz.
Uses of Clobetaz in details
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Clobetaz is used to treat itching, redness, dryness, inflammation, and discomfort of various scalp and skin conditions, including immune-mediated skin disease with red scaly patches (psoriasis).
Clobetaz description
Clobetaz scalp application also contains the following excipients: Carbomer, isopropyl alcohol, sodium hydroxide and purified water.
Clobetaz cream also contains the following excipients: Glyceryl monostearate, cetostearyl alcohol, chlorocresol, sodium citrate, monohydrated citric acid, purified water, Arlacel 165, beeswax substitute 6621 and propylene glycol.
Clobetaz ointment also contains the following excipients: Propylene glycol, white soft paraffin and sorbitan sesquioleate.
Clobetaz dosage
Clobetaz Dosage
Generic name: clobetasol propionate 0.5mg in 1g
Dosage form: cream, ointment
See also:
Clobetaz Cream cream
Clobetaz E Cream cream
Clobetaz Gel topical gel
The information at Drugs.com is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Apply a thin layer of Clobetaz® Cream or Ointment to the affected skin areas twice daily and rub in gently and completely.
Clobetaz® Cream and Ointment are super-high potency topical corti-costeroids; therefore, treatment should be limited to 2 consecutive weeks and amounts greater than 50 g/week should not be used.
As with other highly active corticosteroids, therapy should be discontinued when control has been achieved. If no improvement is seen within 2 weeks, reassessment of diagnosis may be necessary.
Clobetaz® Cream and Ointment should not be used with occlusive dressings.
Geriatric Use: In studies where geriatric patients (65 years of age or older, see PRECAUTIONS) have been treated with Clobetaz® Cream or Ointment, safety did not differ from that in younger patients; therefore, no dosage adjustment is recommended.
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As well as its needed effects, Clobetaz (the active ingredient contained in Clobetaz) may cause unwanted side effects that require medical attention.
Major Side Effects
If any of the following side effects occur while taking Clobetaz, check with your doctor immediately:
More common:
Burning or stinging at the application site
Less common:
Burning sensation of the skin
dry skin
flushing or redness of the skin
itching, scaling, severe redness, soreness, or swelling of the skin
skin irritation
skin rash, encrusted, scaly and oozing
thinning of the skin with easy bruising, especially when used on the face or where the skin folds together (eg, between the fingers)
Incidence not known:
Burning, itching, and pain in hairy areas, or pus at the root of the hair
hair loss
redness and scaling around the mouth
thinning of the hair
thinning, weakness, or wasting away of the skin
Minor Side Effects
Some Clobetaz side effects may not need any medical attention. As your body gets used to the medicine these side effects may disappear. Your health care professional may be able to help you prevent or reduce these side effects, but do check with them if any of the following side effects continue, or if you are concerned about them:
More common:
Cough
sore throat
Less common:
Body aches or pain
changes in skin coloring
congestion or cough
dryness or soreness of the throat
headache
raised, dark red, wart-like spots on the skin, especially when used on the face
skin discomfort
stuffy or runny nose
tender, swollen glands in the neck
trouble swallowing
unusual tiredness or weakness
voice changes
Incidence not known:
Acne or pimples
burning and itching of the skin with pinhead-sized red blisters
increased hair growth on the forehead, back, arms, and legs
lightening of normal skin color
lightening of treated areas of dark skin
reddish purple lines on the arms, face, legs, trunk, or groin
Hypersensitivity to clobetasol propionate or to any of the excipients of Clobetaz.
Scalp Application:Infections of the scalp.
Cream/Ointment:Primary skin lesions caused by infection with fungi or bacteria; primary cutaneous viral infections (eg, herpes simplex, chickenpox); rosacea; acne vulgaris; pruritus without inflammation; perianal and genital pruritus; perioral dermatitis.
Use in children: Clobetaz is contraindicated in children <1 year.
Children are more likely to develop local and systemic side effects of topical corticosteroids and in general, require shorter courses and less potent agents than adults.
Care should be taken when using Clobetaz to ensure the amount applied is the minimum that provides therapeutic benefit.
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