Clobetasol Propionate Cream Usp, 0.05%
PrescriptionТорговые наименования: Clobetasol Propionate Cream USP, 0.05% Clobetasol Propionate Cream USP, 0.05%
About This Medication
DESCRIPTION: Clobetasol Propionate Cream USP contains the active compound clobetasol propionate, a synthetic corticosteroid, for topical dermatologic use. Clobetasol, an analog of prednisolone, has a high degree of glucocorticoid activity and a slight degree of mineralocorticoid activity. Chemically, clobetasol propionate is (11β, 16β)-21-chloro-9-fluoro-11-hydroxy-16-methyl-17-(1-oxopropoxy)-pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, and it has the following structural formula: Clobetasol propionate has the molecular formula C 25 H 32 ClFO 5 and a molecular weight of 467. It is a white to cream-colored crystalline powder insoluble in water. Clobetasol propionate cream USP, 0.05% contains clobetasol propionate 0.5 mg/g in a cream base of propylene glycol, mono- and di-glycerides, cetostearyl alcohol, stearoyl macrogolglycerides, white wax, chlorocresol, sodium citrate, anhydrous citric acid, and purified water.
Действующие Вещества
| Компонент | Дозировка |
|---|---|
| Clobetasol Propionate | - |
Показания и Применение
Дозировка и Способ Применения
Side Effects Overview
Противопоказания
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Clobetasol propionate cream USP, 0.05% is contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparations.
Frequently Asked Questions
INDICATIONS AND USAGE: Clobetasol propionate cream USP, 0.05% is super-high potency corticosteroid formulation indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses. Treatment beyond 2 consecutive weeks is not recommended, and the total dosage should not exceed 50 g /week because of the potential for the drug to suppress the hypothalamic-pituitary- adrenal (HPA) axis. Use in pediatric patients under 12 years of age is not recommended. As with other highly active corticosteroids, therapy should be discontinued …
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Apply a thin layer of clobetasol propionate cream to the affected skin areas twice daily and rub in gently and completely (See INDICATIONS AND USAGE). Clobetasol propionate cream is super- high potency topical corticosteroids; therefore, treatment should be limited to 2 consecutive weeks and amounts greater than 50 g/week should not be used . As with other highly active corticosteroids, therapy should be discontinued when control has been achieved. If no improvement is seen within 2 weeks, …
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Clobetasol propionate cream USP, 0.05% is contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparations.
Clobetasol Propionate Cream Usp, 0.05% is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.
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- • DailyMed — Clobetasol Propionate Cream Usp, 0.05% drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Clobetasol Propionate Cream Usp, 0.05% label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 861495 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Clobetasol Propionate Cream Usp, 0.05% (FDA National Drug Code)
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