Clobetasol Propionate Usp, 0.05%
Prescriptionชื่อทางการค้า: Clobetasol Propionate
About This Medication
DESCRIPTION Clobetasol propionate ointment 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-methyt-17-(1-oxopropoxy)-pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, and it has the following structural formula: Clobetasol propionate has the empirical 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 ointment USP, 0.05% contains clobetasol propionate 0.5 mg/g in a base of propylene glycol, sorbitan sesquioleate, and white petrolatum. Structure 2
ส่วนประกอบออกฤทธิ์
| ส่วนประกอบ | ความแรง |
|---|---|
| Clobetasol Propionate | - |
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Side Effects Overview
ข้อห้ามใช้
CONTRAINDICATIONS Clobetasol propionate ointment 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 ointment USP, 0.05% is super-high potency corticosteroid formulations 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 when …
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Apply a thin layer of clobetasol propionate ointment to the affected skin areas twice daily and rub in gently and completely. (See INDICATIONS AND USAGE .) Clobetasol propionate ointment are super- high potency topical corticosteroids; therefore, treatment should be limited to 2 consecutive weeks , and amounts greater than 50 g per week should not be used . As with other highly active corticosteroids, therapy should be discontinued when control has been achieved. If no improvement is …
CONTRAINDICATIONS Clobetasol propionate ointment is contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparations.
Clobetasol Propionate 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 Usp, 0.05% drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Clobetasol Propionate Usp, 0.05% label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 861448 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Clobetasol Propionate Usp, 0.05% (FDA National Drug Code)
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