They do not cure the condition. When the treatment is stopped, skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis can flare up again. You can avoid this by gradually reducing the amount of clobetasol you apply, or how often you apply it. Do this over 1 to 2 weeks before stopping it completely. But tell the doctor or nurse that you're using clobetasol so they can give the vaccine in an untreated area of skin.
There's no evidence that clobetasol affects male or female fertility. Clobetasol does not interfere with any types of contraception including the combined pill or emergency contraception. Clobetasol does not make you sleepy so it's safe to drive or ride a bike when using this medicine. But contact a doctor if you get any problems with your vision. Do not drive if you have problems with your eyesight after using clobetasol.
Page last reviewed: 29 August Next review due: 29 August Clobetasol On this page About clobetasol Key facts Who can and cannot use clobetasol How and when to use it Side effects Pregnancy and breastfeeding Cautions with other medicines Common questions.
About clobetasol Clobetasol propionate is a medicine that's used on the skin to treat swelling, itching and irritation. It can help with skin problems such as: eczema , including contact dermatitis psoriasis lichen planus lupus Clobetasol is available on prescription only. It comes as a cream, ointment, scalp treatment and shampoo. Help us improve our website Can you answer a quick question about your visit today? Clobetasol is a type of medicine known as a topical corticosteroid steroid.
Corticosteroids are not the same as anabolic steroids. Do not put clobetasol on your face unless your doctor says it's OK. It can make some skin problems on the face worse. Clobetasol including scalp treatment and shampoo is a very strong steroid. Clobetasol can also be combined with an antibiotic neomycin sulfate and an antifungal nystatin.
This is only available on prescription. Clobetasol is also called the brand names Dermovate, ClobaDerm and Etrivex. Most adults and children over the age of 1 year can use clobetasol. Do not use clobetasol on children under the age of 1 year. If you have a skin infection, using clobetasol can make it worse or cause it to spread have an eye infection have acne or rosacea are trying to get pregnant, are already pregnant or you're breastfeeding have skin problems on your face clobetasol can only be used on the face if a doctor prescribes it, for a maximum of 5 days.
Using cream or ointment Clobetasol is available as a cream and ointment and also a scalp treatment and shampoo. As a general rule: clobetasol cream is better for skin which is moist or weepy clobetasol ointment is thicker and greasier and is better for dry or flaky areas of skin How much cream or ointment to use Sometimes, the amount of cream or ointment you're told to use is measured in fingertip units.
A fingertip unit of cream Credit:. How to apply cream or ointment Wash your hands. Spread the cream or ointment in a thin layer over the area of irritated skin. Carefully smooth it into your skin in the direction that your hair grows. Be careful not to get the cream or ointment into broken skin or cuts. Wash your hands afterwards unless it's your hands that you're treating. Use the cream or ointment on all the irritated skin, not just the worst areas.
Important: Fire warning Skin creams can dry onto your clothes and bedding. How to use shampoo The usual daily dose is 7. Wash your hands.
Apply the shampoo directly to your dry scalp once a day, taking care to cover and massage all of the affected areas. Only use the recommended amount. Wash your hands thoroughly after applying the shampoo. Leave the shampoo to work for 15 minutes.
Drug information provided by: IBM Micromedex. It is very important that you use this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, and do not use it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. To do so may cause unwanted side effects or skin irritation. This medicine comes with a patient information leaflet.
Read and follow the instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions. This medicine is for use on the skin only. Do not get it into your eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina.
Do not use it on skin areas that have cuts, scrapes, or burns. If it does get on these areas, rinse it off right away with water. To help clear up your skin or scalp problem completely, it is very important that you keep using this medicine for the full time of treatment. Do not miss any doses. For pregnant women: Clobetasol is a category C pregnancy drug.
That means two things:. This drug should only be used if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk. For women who are breastfeeding: Clobetasol may pass into breast milk and cause side effects in a child who is breastfed. Talk to your doctor if you breastfeed your child. You may need to decide whether to stop breastfeeding or stop taking this medication.
For seniors: The kidneys, liver, and heart of an older adult may not work as well as they used to. This can cause your body to process drugs more slowly.
As a result, more of a drug stays in your body for a longer time. This raises your risk of side effects. Your doctor may start you on a lowered dosage or a different treatment schedule.
This can help keep levels of this drug from building up too much in your body. For children: Clobetasol topical cream has not been confirmed as safe and effective for use in children younger than 12 years.
Impoyz, the brand-name form of the drug, has not been confirmed as safe and effective for use in children younger than 18 years. This drug can also increase brain pressure in children. This dosage information is for clobetasol topical cream. All possible dosages and drug forms may not be included here. Your dosage, drug form, and how often you take the drug will depend on:. The kidneys, liver, and heart of an older adult may not work as well as they used to.
However, because drugs affect each person differently, we cannot guarantee that this list includes all possible dosages. Always speak with your doctor or pharmacist about dosages that are right for you. Clobetasol topical cream is used for short-term treatment. If you take too much: Clobetasol could reach your blood, which can cause problems. Symptoms of an overdose of this drug can include:. If your symptoms are severe, call or go to the nearest emergency room right away.
What to do if you miss a dose: Apply this medication as soon as you remember. If you remember just a few hours before your next scheduled dose, apply it only once. How to tell if the drug is working: The symptoms of your skin condition should get better. A prescription for this medication is refillable. However, elderly patients are more likely to have unwanted effects, which may require caution and an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving clobetasol topical cream, foam, gel, lotion, ointment, scalp solution, shampoo, or spray.
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below.
The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive. Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended.
Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take. Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines. Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you.
Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco. The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:.
It is very important that you use this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, and do not use it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. To do so may cause unwanted side effects or skin irritation. This medicine comes with a patient information leaflet. Read and follow the instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions. This medicine is for use on the skin only. Do not get it into your eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina.
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