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Chemical Name: CLOBETASOL (kloe-BAY-ta-sol)
This medicine is a topical corticosteroid used for short-term treatment of burning and itching caused by moderate to severe skin diseases.
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. DO NOT START OR STOP any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, including chickenpox, shingles, measles, tuberculosis (TB), skin infection, thinning of the skin (atrophy), a certain type of severe acne (rosacea), allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Tell your doctor if you have had a positive TB skin test, a recent vaccination, or if you are taking an oral corticosteroid (eg, prednisone). Use of this medicine in CHILDREN under age 12 is not recommended. Discuss with your doctor the risks and benefits of giving this medicine to your child. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about taking this medicine.
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. Wash your hands before using this medicine. If your fingers are warm, rinse them in cold water and dry before you apply this medicine. Use the smallest amount of medicine necessary to cover the affected areas. SHAKE WELL before each use. TO USE THIS MEDICINE: Turn the can upside down and squirt a small amount of foam (up to the size of a golf ball) into the cap of the can, onto a clean saucer, or onto another cool, clean surface. You may also squirt it directly onto the affected area. Do not squirt the medicine directly into the hand as it will start to melt immediately upon touching warm skin. Gently rub the medicine into the skin until it disappears. Throw away any unused medicine that has been squirted out of the can. Wash your hands immediately after using this medicine, unless your hands are a part of the treated area. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE on your face, groin, or underarms unless your doctor tells you otherwise. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE over large areas of the body without first checking with your doctor. DO NOT BANDAGE OR WRAP the affected area unless directed to do so by your doctor. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 to 25 degrees C). Store away from heat and direct sunlight. Do not expose to heat or store at temperatures above 120 degrees F (49 degrees C). Do not puncture, break, or burn the canister even if it appears to be empty. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, use 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 use 2 doses at once.
DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE if you have had an allergic reaction to it or if you are allergic to any ingredient in this product or to other corticosteroid medicines (eg, prednisone). KEEP ALL DOCTOR AND LABORATORY APPOINTMENTS while you are using this medicine. BEFORE YOU HAVE ANY MEDICAL OR DENTAL TREATMENTS, EMERGENCY CARE, OR SURGERY, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking this medicine. This medicine is for external use only. DO NOT get it in your eyes, nose, mouth, on your lips, or near your genital area. If you get it in any of these areas, rinse right away with cool water. DO NOT use any other medicines or special cleansers on your skin unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. DO NOT use this medicine for other skin conditions at a later time. SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS MAY OCCUR if too much of this medicine is absorbed through the skin. This may be more likely to occur if you use this medicine over a large area of the body. It may also be more likely if you wrap or bandage the area after you apply this medicine. The risk is greater in children. DO NOT USE MORE THAN THE PRESCRIBED DOSE. Contact your doctor right away if you develop unusual weight gain (especially in the face), muscle weakness, increased thirst or urination, confusion, unusual drowsiness, severe or persistent headache, or vision changes. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor. This medicine is flammable. Do not store near fire or an open flame. AVOID FIRE, OPEN FLAME, OR SMOKING, during and immediately after use. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. This medicine 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. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE HAVING IMMUNIZATIONS (VACCINATIONS) while you are using this medicine. CORTICOSTEROIDS MAY AFFECT GROWTH RATE IN CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS in some cases. They may need regular growth checks while they use this medicine. CAUTION IS ADVISED WHEN USING THIS MEDICINE IN CHILDREN older than 12 years old because they may be more sensitive to the effects of this medicine. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in breast milk after topical use. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while using this medicine include burning or mild skin irritation. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience acne-like rash; burning, cracking, irritation, peeling, or swelling not present before you began using this medicine; inflamed hair follicles; inflammation around the mouth; muscle weakness; numbness of the fingers; symptoms of high blood sugar (eg, increased thirst, hunger, or urination; confusion; unusual drowsiness; flushing; rapid breathing); thinning, softening, or discoloration of the skin; or unusual weight gain, especially in the face. AN ALLERGIC REACTION to this medicine is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue. 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. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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IF OVERDOSE IS SUSPECTED, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. THIS MEDICINE MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
If your symptoms do not improve within 2 weeks or if they become worse, check with your doctor. DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children and pets.
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