Dermosol 0.05% (15 g)

Indication

Very potent topical corticosteroid (steroidal anti-inflammatory) for short-term treatment of steroid-responsive skin conditions that do not respond to weaker steroids, such as resistant eczema, psoriasis (excluding widespread plaque psoriasis), lichen planus and discoid lupus erythematosus.

Ingredients

• Clobetasol propionate 0.5 mg/g (0.05%)

Direction

Apply a thin layer to the affected area once or twice daily until improvement, usually for no longer than 2 weeks; do not use more than 50 g per week. Refer to the package insert or your doctor.

Side effects

• Local burning
• itching
• stinging or dryness
• Skin thinning (atrophy)
• stretch marks or telangiectasia with prolonged use
• Hypopigmentation
• acne
• like eruptions or perioral dermatitis
• Systemic corticosteroid effects if used on large areas or for long periods
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.

Precautions

• For external use only
• avoid eyes
• mouth and mucous membranes
• Do not use on untreated viral skin infections (e.g. herpes
• chickenpox)
• rosacea
• acne or perioral dermatitis
• Avoid prolonged use
• large areas
• the face
• skin folds and airtight dressings unless directed by a doctor
• Use in children
• pregnancy and breastfeeding only under medical advice
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.