Clobetasol

Clobetasol is used to treat the itching, redness, dryness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and discomfort of various skin and scalp conditions. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Clobetasol comes in cream, gel, ointment, and spray for use on the skin and in foam, lotion, and shampoo to apply to the scalp. Clobetasol is used once or twice a day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Use clobetasol exactly as directed. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Do not use clobetasol for longer than 14 days without your doctor's approval. Thoroughly clean the affected area, allow it to dry, and then gently rub the medication in until most of it disappears. Use just enough medication to cover the affected area. You should wash your hands after applying the medication. The scalp lotion should be applied directly from the squeeze bottle to the affected area. Clobetasol can be absorbed into your body if used in large amounts and can cause harmful effects.

<p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>Clobetasol may cause side effects. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor:

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itching, burning, or irritation on the area of skin where clobetasol is applied</li></ul>If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at <a href='http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch'>http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch</a>] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].</p>

Before using clobetasol, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to clobetasol or any other drugs. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are using, including vitamins.