CLOBETASOL SUMMARY
CLOBETASOL PROPIONATE CREAM USP, 0.05%
CLOBETASOL PROPIONATE OINTMENT USP, 0.05%
Clobetasol propionate cream (emollient) contains the active compound clobetasol propionate, a synthetic corticosteroid, for topical dermatologic use. Clobetasol, an analog of prednisolone, has a high degree of glucocorticoid activity and a slight degree of mineralocorticoid activity.
Clobetasol propionate cream (emollient) is a super-high potency corticosteroid formulation indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses. Treatment beyond 2 consecutive weeks is not recommended, and the total dosage should not exceed 50 g per week because of the potential for the drug to suppress the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. Use in children under 12 years of age is not recommended.
In the treatment of moderate to severe plaque-type psoriasis, clobetasol propionate cream (emollient) applied to 5-10% of body surface area can be used up to 4 consecutive weeks. The total dosage should not exceed 50 g per week. When dosing for more than 2 weeks, any additional benefits of extending treatment should be weighed against the risk of HPA suppression. Treatment beyond 4 consecutive weeks is not recommended. Patients should be instructed to use clobetasol propionate cream (emollient) for the minimum amount of time necessary to achieve the desired results (See PRECAUTIONS and INDICATIONS AND USAGE). Use in pediatric patients under 16 years of age has not been studied.
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