Clobetasol: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring

Facts extracted from current FDA product labeling for Clobetasol. Educational only — not medical advice.

Labeled uses

Clobetasol Propionate Topical Solution, 0.05% is indicated for short-term topical treatment of inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of moderate to severe corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses of the scalp. Treatment beyond 2 consecutive weeks is not recommended, and the total dosage should not exceed 50 mL/week because of the potential for the drug to suppress the HPA axis. This product is not recommended for use in pediatric patients under 12 years of age.

Source: FDA labeling via NIH DailyMed (set 8ad5f9b0…). Not affiliated with FDA or NIH.

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