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CLOBEX® (clobetasol propionate) Shampoo, 0.05%, is a topical corticosteroid solution, used for the treatment of moderate to severe forms of scalp psoriasis in those who are 18 years of age and older. Use CLOBEX® Shampoo as directed by your doctor. It is to be used on the scalp only.Apply CLOBEX® Shampoo on affected areas of the scalp once a day. Use only enough to cover the affected areas of your scalp. Do not use CLOBEX® Shampoo on your face, groin, armpits, lips, or in your eyes.Do not wet your hair before using CLOBEX® Shampoo. Move the hair away from the scalp so that one of the affected areas is exposed. Apply a small amount of the shampoo directly onto the affected area by gently squeezing the bottle. Gently, rub CLOBEX® Shampoo into the affected area. Repeat for other affected areas on your scalp.Do not cover your head with a shower cap or bathing cap while CLOBEX® Shampoo is on your scalp, unless directed by your doctor.Leave CLOBEX® Shampoo in place for 15 minutes before adding water, lathering and rinsing hair and scalp completely. No other shampoos are necessary. However, you can use a non-medicated shampoo on your hair after using CLOBEX® Shampoo if you want to.Wash your hands after applying CLOBEX® Shampoo. Wash any other part of your body that came into contact with CLOBEX® Shampoo such as your neck and shoulders.Do not use more than 50 grams (50 mL or 1.75 fluid ounces) of CLOBEX® Shampoo per week. Do not use CLOBEX® Shampoo longer than 4 weeks (28 days). Therapy should be discontinued when control is achieved.
CLOBEX® (clobetasol propionate) Shampoo, 0.05%, is a topical corticosteroid solution, used for the treatment of moderate to severe forms of scalp psoriasis in those who are 18 years of age and older.
Use CLOBEX® Shampoo as directed by your doctor. It is to be used on the scalp only.
Do not use more than 50 grams (50 mL or 1.75 fluid ounces) of CLOBEX® Shampoo per week. Do not use CLOBEX® Shampoo longer than 4 weeks (28 days). Therapy should be discontinued when control is achieved.
The most common side effects with CLOBEX® Shampoo include burning or itching at the site of application. Other possible side effects include thinning of the skin and widening of small blood vessels in the skin.
Inform your doctor if you experience any of the following:
If you forget to apply CLOBEX® Shampoo at the scheduled time, use it as soon as you remember, then go back to your regular schedule. If it is about time for your next dose, apply just that one dose (do not double the dose or frequency to make up for the missed dose), and continue with your regular schedule. If you miss several doses, inform your doctor.
Do not give CLOBEX® Shampoo to other people, even if they have the same symptoms you have. CLOBEX® Shampoo may not be suitable for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Updated on Saturday, November 30, 2019
This article is contributed by PSS National Medication Information Workgroup PSS National Medication Information Workgroup
