GENERIC NAME: CLOBETASOL - SHAMPOO (kloh-BAY-tuh-sol)
BRAND NAME(S): Clobex
Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage
USES: Clobetasol is a very strong corticosteroid medication. This shampoo is used to treat moderate to severe scalp psoriasis. This medication is not recommended for use in children or those less than 18 years of age due to an increased risk of side effects. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details.
HOW TO USE: Read the Patient Information Leaflet available from your pharmacist. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. This shampoo should be used only on the scalp. Avoid contact with the eyes, nose and mouth. Do not bandage, wrap or cover the affected area unless directed by your doctor. Apply a thin film of shampoo to your dry scalp by squeezing the bottle directly over the affected area, once daily, or as directed by your doctor. Gently rub the shampoo into the affected area, leaving it on your scalp for 15 minutes. Wash your hands immediately after applying the shampoo. Then wet your scalp, lather and rinse the shampoo off thoroughly. Also rinse any other body parts (e.g., face, neck, shoulders) that may have come in contact with the shampoo. The use of additional non-medicated shampoo is not necessary to cleanse your hair, although it may be used if desired. Do not use this medication more often or for a longer period than prescribed because the risk of side effects may be increased. Do not use more than 50 ml (1.75 oz.) of shampoo per week. Treatment with this medication should be limited to 4 weeks. If your condition does not improve within 4 weeks, contact your doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause burning, stinging, itching, skin rash or discoloration, dry skin, hair loss, headache, or acne. If any of these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor promptly. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: thinning skin, swelling of the hands/feet. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
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