What is Clobetasol?
Clobetasol can be used to treat dryness, itching, redness, and scaling. It also treats crusting, irritation, and inflammation of many skin and scalp disorders such as plaque psoriasis (a skin condition that causes patches of red, scaly spots to form on certain parts of the human skin) as well as eczema (a skin condition caused by eczema, which causes the skin to become dry and itchy and occasionally form red and scaly rashes). Clobetasol can also be employed to deal with the lichen sclerosus.Clobetasol is a potent corticosteroid that reduces inflammation in the body. It works by stimulating natural substances found in the skin to decrease swelling, redness, and itching.Clobetasol can be purchased in cream gel, ointment, foam, lotion, or solution spray.
Warnings
Avoid using clobetasol as a topical for treating rosacea, acne, or a rash that appears on the lips.Take care when applying to an extensive area of skin or in areas with open wounds. Consult with your doctor.Clobetasol could cause harm if swallowed. If you have swallowed it, call an emergency physician or poison control center immediately.This medication may increase the risk of cataracts or glaucoma. Consult your physician.
It could affect growth in teenagers and children in certain instances. They might require regular growth tests.If you're breastfeeding, don't apply Clobetasol gel, cream lotion, ointment, foam, or spray on the nipple area or close to it.
Before you Take this Drug
Clobetasol should not be used topically if you have an allergy to it.
To ensure that this medication is appropriate for you, tell your doctor if you ever take it:
- Any kind of skin disease;
- The skin reacts to any medication containing steroids.
- Liver disease
- An adrenal gland condition.
Steroid medications can raise your sugar level in urine or blood. Inform your doctor if you suffer from diabetes.
It isn't known if Clobetasol topical can affect a baby who is not yet born. Consult your physician if you are pregnantIt is not advised to feed a baby when taking this medication. Consult your physician about any potential risks. Should you decide to apply the medication to your chest, be sure to avoid areas that could come into contact with the baby's mouth.
Clobetasol is not a prescription drug to be used by people younger than 12 years old. Certain brands or variants of this medicine are intended for use by adults aged 18 or over.Children may adsorb greater amounts of this medicine via the skin and are more likely to experience adverse effects.
How to take Clobetasol?
Use this medication exactly according to the instructions of your doctor. Follow the instructions on the prescription label and review all medication guides and instruction sheets.
Do not chew it. Topical medicines are for use exclusively on the skin. Rinse thoroughly with water if the medicine is in your mouth or eyes.Don't apply clobetasol to damaged or infected skin. Be sure to avoid using this drug on open wounds.Wash your hands thoroughly before and after you use this drug, except if you are taking the medication to treat skin problems in your hands.
Use a light layer of cream on the skin that is affected and gently rub it into the skin. Don't apply the medicine to a large portion of skin unless you are advised to do so by your doctor. has instructed you to.Do not cover the affected skin area with a bandage or any other type of covering unless your physician has instructed you to. Covering areas that have been treated may make it more difficult for medication to be absorbed by your skin, which can have negative consequences.If you're treating the area around your diaper, be sure not to use disposable diapers or tight-fitting ones.
This medicine is recommended for short-term usage only (2 weeks and up to four weeks in the case of scalp psoriasis). Follow the doctor's instructions for dosage extremely carefully.If you take clobetasol as a treatment in order to control plaque psoriasis, it is recommended to stop using the medication after your skin's issues are under control.Contact your physician if your symptoms don't improve or if they become worse.
It is not recommended to stop taking this drug abruptly. Follow the instructions of your physician about increasing your dosage.Keep the storage at room temperature, free of heat and moisture. Avoid the freezing point.Clobetasol foam is inflammable. Avoid using near a high temperature or an open flame. Don't smoke after the foam has dried off on the skin.
What Happens If I Miss a Dose?
Take the medication as quickly as you can; however, do not take the dose you missed if it is getting close to the time of the next dose. Don't apply two doses at the same time.
What Happens If I Overdose?
Take immediate medical attention or call for assistance via the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 should you suspect that someone had swallowed the medication accidentally.
Long-term use or high doses of clobetasol could cause thin skin, bruising that is easy to treat, changes in the body's fat (especially around your neck, face, back, waist, and face), the appearance of acne or menstrual troubles, hair loss, impotence, or a decrease in attraction to sexual activity.
What Should be Avoided?
Do not apply clobetasol to your skin, underarms, or groin region. Clobetasol is able to be applied to your area of the groin region under medical supervision to treat lichen sclerosus.Don't use this medicine to treat any illness that has not been evaluated by your physician.
Beware of using any other steroid-based topical medications on the areas that you treat with Clobetasol unless your doctor instructs you to.
Side effects Of Clobetasol
See a doctor immediately if you show symptoms of an allergic reaction to Clobetasol, such as itching, breathing difficulties, or swelling of your lips, tongue, throat, or face.
See your doctor right away. If you are suffering from:
- The condition of your skin is getting worse.
- The appearance of redness, warmth, bleeding, or extreme irritation on any treatment skin
- Blurred vision blurred vision, pain in the eyes, or seeing halos of light sources;
- Blood sugar levels are high. increasing thirst, increased urination rate, dry mouth, odor of fruity breath,
- Potential signs of absorbing this medication by your skin: weight gain on your shoulders and face; slow wound healing; the skin becoming discolored; thinning and hair loss; fatigue; mood swings and menstrual fluctuations; sexual changes.
Common side effects could include:
- Itching, burning, swelling, or irritation of the treated skin
- Dry or cracked skin;
- The appearance of redness or crusting on hair follicles
- Spider veins;
- Stretch marks, skin thinning;
- Hives or rash;
- Acne
- Temporary loss of hair.
This isn't a complete list of all the side effects. Others could happen. Contact your doctor for advice regarding medical adverse effects. You can report any symptoms to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Interaction with Other Drugs
The skin care treatment will not be affected by any other medications that you are taking. However, many medications can interfere with each other. Inform your health professionals about any medications you take, including prescription and non-prescription drugs, vitamins, and herbs.
