What is the most important information I should know about clobetasol topical?
Use this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as it has been prescribed by your
doctor. Do not use the medication in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Topical
steroid medicine can be absorbed through the skin, which may cause steroid side effects
throughout the body.
Do not cover treated skin areas with a
bandage or other covering unless your doctor
has told you to. If you are treating the diaper area of a baby, do not use plastic pants or
tight-fitting diapers. Covering the skin that is treated with clobetasol topical can increase the
amount of medicine your skin absorbs, which may lead to unwanted side effects. Follow your
doctor's instructions.
Do not use this medication on a child without a doctor's advice. Children are more
likely to absorb large amounts of a topical steroid through the skin. Steroid absorption in
children may cause unwanted side effects, or a
delay in growth with long-term use. Talk with
your doctor if you think your child is not growing at a normal rate while using this medication
over a long treatment period.
Contact your doctor if your condition does not improve within 2 weeks of using this
medicine, or if you develop signs of a bacterial, fungal, or viral skin infection.
What is clobetasol topical?
Clobetasol is a topical (for the skin) steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the
body that cause inflammation, redness, and swelling.
Clobetasol topical is used to treat the inflammation and itching caused by a number of
skin conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, and psoriasis.
Clobetasol topical may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using clobetasol topical?
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to clobetasol.
Before using clobetasol topical, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you
have any type of skin infection.
Also tell your doctor if you have diabetes. Topical steroid medicines absorbed through
the skin may increase the glucose (sugar) levels in your blood or urine.
FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell
your doctor if you are
pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether clobetasol topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm
a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are
breast-feeding a
baby.
Do not use this medication on a child without a doctor's advice. Children are more
likely to absorb large amounts of a topical steroid through the skin. Steroid absorption in
children may cause unwanted side effects, or a delay in growth with long-term use. Talk with
your doctor if you think your child is not growing at a normal rate while using this medication
over a long treatment period.
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