Pronunciation: kloe-BAY-ta-sol
Generic Name: Clobetasol
Brand Name: Clobex
Clobex Spray is used for:
Treating moderate to severe psoriasis. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Clobex Spray is a topical adrenocortical steroid. It works by reducing skin inflammation (eg, redness, swelling, itching, irritation) in a way that is not clearly understood.
Do NOT use Clobex Spray if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Clobex Spray or to other corticosteroids (eg, prednisone)
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Clobex Spray:
Some medical conditions may interact with Clobex Spray. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have any kind of skin infection, cuts, scrapes, or lessened blood flow to your skin
- if you have had a recent vaccination; have measles, tuberculosis, chickenpox, or shingles; or have had a positive tuberculosis test
- if you are taking prednisone or similar medicines
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Clobex Spray. Because little, if any, of Clobex Spray is absorbed into the blood, the risk of it interacting with another medicine is low.
Ask your health care provider if Clobex Spray may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Clobex Spray:
Use Clobex Spray as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Spray medicine onto the affected area. Gently rub the medicine in until it is evenly distributed. Wash your hands after applying Clobex Spray, unless your hands are part of the treated area.
- Do not bandage or cover the treated skin area unless directed by your doctor. Do not wear tight-fitting clothes over the treated area.
- If you miss a dose of Clobex Spray, apply it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not apply 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Clobex Spray.
Important safety information:
- Clobex Spray is for external use only. Do not get Clobex Spray in your eyes, nose, mouth, or on your lips. If contact is made with the eyes, flush them immediately with tap water.
- Do not use Clobex Spray on the face, groin, diaper area, or underarms.
- Do not use Clobex Spray to treat rosacea or conditions around the mouth.
- Do NOT take more than the recommended dose or use for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
- If your symptoms do not get better within 2 weeks or if they get worse, check with your doctor.
- Do not use Clobex Spray to treat large areas of your body without first checking with your doctor.
- Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Clobex Spray before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
- Check with your doctor before having vaccinations while using Clobex Spray.
- Do not use Clobex Spray for other skin conditions at a later time.
- Check with your doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, fever, dizziness, or chest pain after you have stopped using Clobex Spray.
- Clobex Spray has a corticosteroid in it. Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has a corticosteroid (eg, hydrocortisone) in it too. If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
- Clobex Spray is flammable. Do not store or use near an open flame or while smoking.
- Corticosteroids may affect growth rate in CHILDREN and teenagers in some cases. They may need regular growth checks while they use Clobex Spray.
- Clobex Spray should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 18 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Clobex Spray while you are pregnant. It is not known if Clobex Spray is found in breast milk after topical use. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Clobex Spray, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Clobex Spray:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Dryness; itching; mild burning or stinging.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); acne-like rash; burning, cracking, irritation, or peeling not present before you began using Clobex Spray; dark red blotches on the skin; excessive hair growth; general feeling of being unwell; inflamed hair follicles; inflammation around the mouth; muscle weakness; numbness of fingers; persistent sore throat, cough, or congestion; thinning, softening, or discoloration of the skin; unusual weight gain, especially in the face.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Clobex side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include increased thirst or urination; muscle weakness; unusual weight gain, especially in the face.
Proper storage of Clobex Spray:
Store Clobex Spray at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not refrigerate or freeze. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Clobex Spray out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Clobex Spray, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Clobex Spray is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Clobex Spray. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
More Clobex resources
- Clobex Side Effects (in more detail)
- Clobex Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- Clobex Drug Interactions
- Clobex Support Group
- 16 Reviews for Clobex - Add your own review/rating
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