Clobex (clobetasol
propionate) Hair Shampoo for Psoriasis, 0.05%
This shampoo combines the power of clobetasol with convenience
for your busy life. An easy-to-use scalp psoriasis product,
Clobex Shampoo is applied just once a day for up to four weeks.
It gives you relief from itching and flaking with your daily
shower.
Using Clobex Shampoo
-Use exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Clobex Shampoo
is for use on your scalp only.
-Apply 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 . 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.
-Leave this 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 . Wash any other part
of your body that came into contact with Clobex Shampoo such
as your neck and shoulders.
-If you forget to apply Clobex 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 1 dose,
and continue with your regular schedule. Do not make up the
missed dose. If you miss several doses, tell your doctor.
-Do not use more than 50 grams (50 mL or 1.75 fluid ounces)
of this Shampoo per week.
What should I avoid while using this shampoo?
-Do not get this Shampoo on your lips or in or near your eyes
because this might cause side effects. If you do, use a lot
of water to rinse off your face, lips, or out of your eyes.
If your eyes keep stinging after rinsing them well with water,
contact your doctor right away.
-Do not apply Clobex Shampoo to your face, groin or armpits.
-Do not get Clobex in your mouth. If you or a child accidentally
swallows Clobex Shampoo, call your Poison Control center or
local emergency room right away.
What are the possible Clobex Side Effects
This Shampoo can pass through your skin. Too much Shampoo passing
through your skin may cause harm to your adrenal glands. Other
possible side effects include burning, itching, thinning of
the skin, and widening of small blood vessels in the skin.
What should I tell my doctor before using Clobex Shampoo?
Tell your doctor:
-if you are pregnant, think you are pregnant, plan to be pregnant.
Talk with your doctor before using this Shampoo or if you are
already using Clobex Shampoo. It is not known if this Shampoo
can harm your unborn baby.
-if you are breastfeeding. It is not known if Clobex passes
into your milk, and if it can harm your baby.
-if you think you have an infection on your scalp. You may need
another medicine to treat the scalp infection before you use
this Shampoo.
Clobex Lotion
Using Clobex Lotion
Use Clobex Lotion exactly as directed by your doctor. Clobex
Lotion is for skin use only.
Apply Clobex Lotion twice a day, once in the morning and once
at night, or as directed by your doctor. Use only enough to
cover the affected areas. Do not apply Clobex Lotion to your
face, neck, groin or armpits. Do not get Clobex Lotion on your
lips or in or near your eyes.
Make sure your skin is clean and dry before applying Clobex
Lotion.
Turn the bottle of Clobex Lotion upside down. Pour a small amount,
less than 1 teaspoonful of Clobex Lotion onto your fingertips,
or directly on your affected skin area. Gently, rub the Clobex
Lotion into your affected skin area, until the lotion disappears.
Wash your hands after using Clobex Lotion.
If you forget to apply Clobex Lotion 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 1 dose, and continue with your normal application schedule.
Do not try to make up for the missed dose. If you miss several
doses, tell your doctor.
Throw away unused Clobex Lotion.
Get additional tips on caring for your skin and learn more about
skin conditions in general on SkinResourceCenter.com. To find
a dermatologist in your area, use DermFinder.
Side Effects
Clobex Lotion can pass through your skin. Too much Lotion passing
through your skin may cause harm to your adrenal glands. Other
possible side effects with Clobex Lotion include burning, stinging,
itching, redness, irritation, and dry skin and skin discomfort.
Who should not use Clobex Lotion?
Do not use Clobex Lotion if you are allergic to any of its ingredients,
or to any other corticosteroid. The active ingredient is clobetasol
propionate. See the end of this leaflet for the complete list
of other ingredients in Clobex Lotion. Ask your doctor or pharmacist
if you need a list of other corticosteroids.
Clobex Lotion is not recommended for use on anyone younger
than 18 years of age. Clobex Lotion has not been studied in
children under 12 years old. Children have smaller body sizes
and have a higher chance of side effects.
What should I tell my doctor before using Clobex Lotion?
Tell your doctor:
if you are pregnant, think you are pregnant or plan to be pregnant.
Talk with your doctor before using Clobex Lotion or if you are
already using Clobex Lotion, as it is not known if Clobex Lotion
can harm your unborn child.
if you are breastfeeding. It is not known if Clobex Lotion passes
into your milk.
if you think you have a skin infection. You may need another
medicine to treat the skin infection before you use Clobex Lotion.
Tell your doctor about all the other medicines and skin products
you use, including prescription and non-prescription medicines,
cosmetics, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Some medicines
can cause serious side effects if used while you are using Clobex
Lotion.
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