clobetasol propionate

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Introduction

see clobetasol topical

Indications

Dosage

(topical)

  • 0.05% cream/ointment/spray/scalp application QD/BID
  • up to 2 weeks of therapy
  • maximum: 50 g/week
  • avoid application of occlusive dressing to the site(s) of clobetasol administration

Solution: (0.05%) for scalp 25 & 50 mL. Cream (0.05%) 15 & 30 g.

Gel: (0.05%) (propionate): 15, 30 & 45 g.

Spray: (0.05%) (Clobex, Galderma) 2 oz

Adverse effects

Mechanism of action

high-potency corticosteroid

More general terms

Component of

References

  1. The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed. Gilman et al, eds. Permagon Press/McGraw Hill, 1996
  2. Drug Information & Medication Formulary, Veterans Affairs, Central California Health Care System, 1st ed., Ravnan et al eds, 1998
  3. Kaiser Permanente Northern California Regional Drug Formulary, 1998
  4. Jump up to: 4.0 4.1 Deprecated Reference
  5. http://www.galderma.com