Clobetasol (Topical Application Route)


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Clobetasol (Topical Application Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Clobevate
  • Clobex
  • Cormax
  • Cormax Scalp Application
  • Embeline
  • Embeline E
  • Embeline Scalp Application
  • Olux
  • Olux/Olux-E Complete Pack
  • Olux-E
  • Temovate
  • Temovate E

Canadian Brand Names

  • Clobetasol Propionate
  • Dermovate
  • Dermovate Scalp Application
  • Med Clobetasol Scalp Application
  • Ratio-Clobetasol

Description

Clobetasol topical is used to help relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by skin conditions. The solution and foam are used for scalp problems, the lotion and spray are used for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, and the shampoo is used for moderate to severe scalp psoriasis. This medicine is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid).

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Cream
  • Ointment
  • Gel/Jelly
  • Spray
  • Solution
  • Foam
  • Emollient Cream
  • Lotion
  • Shampoo
Before Using
DR603173 Portions of this document last updated: Aug. 1, 2012

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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