CLOBETASOL PROPIONATE
CLOBETASOL PROPIONATE is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: CLOBETASOL PROPIONATE; Generic name: CLOBETASOL PROPIONATE; Manufacturer: Golden State Medical Supply, Inc..
| Brand name | CLOBETASOL PROPIONATE |
|---|---|
| Generic name | CLOBETASOL PROPIONATE |
| Manufacturer | Golden State Medical Supply, Inc. |
| Used for | INDICATIONS AND USAGE Clobetasol propionate topical solution, USP is indicated for short-term topical treatment of inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of moderate to severe corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses of the scalp. Treatment beyond 2 consecutive weeks is not recommended, and the total dosage should not exceed 50 mL/week because of the potential for the drug to suppress the HPA axis. This product is not recommended for use in pediatric patients under 12 years of age. |
| Dosage | DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Clobetasol propionate topical solution should be applied to the affected scalp areas twice daily, once in the morning and once at night. Clobetasol propionate topical solution is potent; therefore, treatment must be limited to 2 consecutive weeks and amounts greater than 50 mL/week should not be used. Clobetasol propionate topical solution is not to be used with occlusive dressings. Geriatric Use In studies where geriatric patients (65 years of age or older, see PRECAUT |
| Active ingredient(s) | CLOBETASOL PROPIONATE |
| Route | TOPICAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=04180cdf-c63a-d524-e063-6394a90a2d06 |