Indications:
Clobetasol is a very potent topical corticosteroid indicated for adults, elderly and children over 1 year for the short term treatment only of more resistant inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of steroid responsive dermatoses unresponsive to less potent corticosteroids.
Psoriasis (excluding widespread plaque psoriasis)
Recalcitrant dermatoses
Lichen planus
Discoid lupus erythematosus
Other skin conditions which do not respond satisfactorily to less potent steroids
Dosage and Administration:
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
This ointment is for use on your skin only.
You usually apply a thin layer of clobetsol once or twice a day. This may be reduced as your skin begins to get better, or stopped when it is better. Your doctor may prescribe a weaker steroid for you to use instead.
If your skin problem worsens or does not improve within 2 to 4 weeks, talk to your doctor.
The germs that cause infections like the warm and moist conditions under dressings. If directed to cover the treated area with a dressing, always clean the skin before a fresh dressing is put on to help prevent infection of the skin beneath the dressing.
Contraindication:
Known hypersensitivity to clobetasol or any of the excipients of ointment
The following conditions should not be treated with clobetasol:
Untreated cutaneous infections
Rosacea
Acne vulgaris
Pruritus without inflammation
Perianal and genital pruritus
Perioral dermatitis
Clobetasol is contraindicated in dermatoses in children under one year of age, including dermatitis and nappy eruptions.
