Drug Name:
CLOBEX SHAMPOO Rx

Generic Name and Formulations:
Clobetasol propionate 0.05%.
Company:
Galderma Laboratories, Inc.
Therapeutic Use:
Indications for CLOBEX SHAMPOO:
Moderate-to-severe scalp psoriasis.
Adult:
>18yrs: Apply thin layer to dry scalp once daily, leave on for 15 minutes, lather and rinse thoroughly; max 50g/week and up to 4 consecutive weeks' treatment per course.
Children:
≤18yrs: not recommended.
Contraindications:
Do not use superpotent forms on face, groin, or axillae. Exclude viral disease (eg, chickenpox, measles).
Warnings/Precautions:
Treat infection if present; discontinue if infection persists or worsens. Avoid contact with eyes, or on diaper dermatitis or pre-existing skin atrophy. Do not use fluorinated steroids longer than 1 week on the face. Avoid abrupt cessation in chronic use. Systemic absorption increased by broken or inflamed skin, prolonged use, application to large surface area, or use of occlusive dressings. Occlude only if necessary; do not occlude higher potency products. Monitor adrenal function in children if a high potency product or occlusion is used, and in adults if more than 50g weekly of a high potency product is used. Increased risks of glaucoma, posterior subcapsular cataract. Discontinue or reduce dose or potency if HPA axis suppression, Cushing's syndrome, hyperglycemia, glucosuria, or irritation occurs. Use lowest effective dose and potency (esp. in children). Use caution if applying to face or body folds. Do not use continuously or for prophylaxis. Foams are flammable. Reevaluate periodically. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
See Also:
Adverse Reactions:
Burning, stinging, pruritus, erythema, skin atrophy, striae, miliaria, secondary infections, hypopigmentation, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneiform eruptions, dermal cracking and fissuring, telangiectasia, contact dermatitis, other local effects, immunosuppression, masks infections, visual symptoms, HPA axis suppression (esp. in children).
How Supplied:
Lotion—2oz, 4oz; Shampoo—4oz; Spray—2oz, 4.25oz
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