clobetasol topical

Adult Dosing .

Dosage forms:  OINT: 0.05%; CRM: 0.05%; GEL: 0.05%; LOTION: 0.05%; FOAM: 0.05%; SHMP: 0.05%; SOL: 0.05%; SPRAY: 0.05%

Special Note

[formulation clarification]

Info: clobetasol 0.05% ointment, cream, gel, lotion, foam, shampoo, solution, spray = highest potency

[additional info]

Info: search Topical Corticosteroid Potencies for Rx and OTC products classified by potency w/ dosage forms and strengths

dermatoses, steroid-responsive

[apply cream, gel, lotion, or ointment bid]

Max: 50 g/wk

scalp dermatoses, moderate-severe steroid-responsive

[apply foam or solution bid]

Max: 50 g/wk foam; 50 mL/wk solution

psoriasis, mild-moderate plaque

[apply foam bid for up to 4wk]

Max: 50 g/wk

psoriasis, moderate-severe plaque

[apply lotion or spray bid for up to 4wk]

Max: 26 sprays/application up to 52 sprays/day; 50 g/wk

psoriasis, moderate-severe scalp

[apply foam bid for at least 4wk]

Max: 50 g/wk; Alt: apply shmp to dry scalp qd; Info: leave shmp lather on scalp x15min, rinse off

atopic dermatitis (off-label)

[apply qd-bid]

Info: consider applying medium potency product 2x/wk after clinical effect achieved for maintenance tx

Peds Dosing .

Dosage forms:  OINT: 0.05%; CRM: 0.05%; GEL: 0.05%; FOAM: 0.05%; SOL: 0.05%

Special Note

[formulation clarification]

Info: clobetasol 0.05% ointment, cream, gel, foam, solution = highest potency

[additional info]

Info: search Topical Corticosteroid Potencies for Rx and OTC products classified by potency w/ dosage forms and strengths

dermatoses, steroid-responsive

[12 yo and older]

Dose: apply crm, gel, or oint bid; Max: 50 g/wk

scalp dermatoses, moderate-severe steroid-responsive

[12 yo and older]

Dose: apply foam or solution bid; Max: 50 g/wk foam; 50 mL/wk solution

psoriasis, mild-moderate plaque

[12 yo and older]

Dose: apply foam bid for up to 2wk; Max: 50 g/wk

psoriasis, moderate-severe scalp

[12 yo and older]

Dose: apply foam bid for up to 2wk; Max: 50 g/wk

atopic dermatitis (off-label)

[1 yo and older]

Dose: apply qd-bid; Info: consider applying medium potency product 2x/wk after clinical effect achieved for maintenance tx