Clobate Ointment 15 g

Indication

Used for the treatment of severe, resistant inflammatory and pruritic skin conditions that have not responded to less potent corticosteroids, including psoriasis, eczema, lichen planus, and discoid lupus erythematosus.

Ingredients

• Clobetasol Propionate

Direction

Adults: Apply a thin layer to the affected skin area once or twice daily. Do not use for more than 4 consecutive weeks. Do not exceed 50 g per week. Wash hands after application. Do not apply to face, groin, or axillae unless directed by a physician.

Side effects

• Local: skin atrophy
• striae
• telangiectasia
• perioral dermatitis.
• With prolonged use: adrenal suppression
• Cushingoid features.
• Local: burning
• itching
• irritation on application.
• Rare: contact allergy to clobetasol or ointment base.

Precautions

• Very potent corticosteroid
• avoid prolonged use.
• Do not use on the face
• groin
• or axillae.
• Do not use under occlusive dressings unless directed.
• Risk of HPA axis suppression with extensive or prolonged use.
• Avoid in rosacea
• perioral dermatitis
• acne vulgaris
• skin infections
• perianal and genital pruritus.
• Avoid during pregnancy especially in the first trimester.
• Not recommended for children under 1 year.
• Keep out of reach of children.