Dermovate Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

Fertility: There are no data in humans to evaluate the effect of topical corticosteroids on fertility. Clobetasol administered subcutaneously to rats had no effect upon mating performance; however, fertility was decreased at the highest dose (see Pharmacology: Toxicology: Non-Clinical Information under Actions).
Pregnancy: There are limited data from the use of DERMOVATE in pregnant women.
Topical administration of corticosteroids to pregnant animals can cause abnormalities of foetal development (see Pharmacology: Toxicology: Non-Clinical Information under Actions).
The relevance of this finding to humans has not been established. Administration of DERMOVATE during pregnancy should only be considered if the expected benefit to the mother outweighs the risk to the foetus. The minimum quantity should be used for the minimum duration.
Lactation: The safe use of topical corticosteroids during lactation has not been established.
It is not known whether the topical administration of corticosteroids could result in sufficient systemic absorption to produce detectable amounts in breast milk. Administration of DERMOVATE during lactation should only be considered if the expected benefit to the mother outweighs the risk to the infant.
If used during lactation DERMOVATE should not be applied to the breasts to avoid accidental ingestion by the infant.