Dermovate Scalp Application Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Caution For Usage Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Clobetasol propionate

Indications/Uses

Steroid responsive dermatoses of the scalp eg, psoriasis & recalcitrant dermatoses.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Apply a small quantity to the scalp at night & morning until improvement is noticeable.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Scalp infection. Dermatoses in childn <1 yr including dermatitis.

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Special Precautions

Hypersensitivity. Cushing's syndrome & reversible hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis suppression. Abrupt w/drawal may result in glucocorticosteroid insufficiency. Psoriasis. Concomitant Infection. Pregnancy & lactation. Adrenal suppression on infants & childn <12 yr may occur on long-term use.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Pruritus, local skin burning & pain.

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Drug Interactions

Increased systemic exposure w/ CYP3A4 inhibitors (eg, ritonavir, itraconazole).

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Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Topical Corticosteroids

ATC Classification

D07AD01 - clobetasol ; Belongs to the class of very potent (group IV) corticosteroids. Used in the treatment of dermatological diseases.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Dermovate Scalp Application scalp application 500 mcg/mL

Packing/Price

25 mL x 1's

Dermovate Scalp Application

clobetasol

Manufacturer:

GlaxoSmithKline

Distributor:

Zuellig