Indications - Clobetasone preparations are indicated for the treatment of eczema and dermatitis of all types including atopic eczema, photodermatitis, otitis externa, primary irritant allergic dermatitis (including napkin rash), intertrigo, prurigo nodularis, seborrhoeic dermatitis and insect bite reactions. Clobetasone may be used as a maintenance therapy between courses of one of the more active topical steroids.
Dosage & Administration - Apply to the affected area up to four times a day until improvement occurs, when the frequency of application may be reduced.
Side Effects - Local atrophic changes; pigmentation changes & hypertrichosis. Increased liability to infection. Infections may be masked. Acute adrenal insufficiency. Growth retardation in child. Cushingoid symptoms. Amenorrhoea, hyperhidrosis, skin thinning
Contraindications - Pregnancy (in high doses), Presence of acute infections, Treatment of rosacea, Leg ulcers, Acne vulgaris, Widespread plaque psoriasis. Child <1 yr.
Others - Pregnancy & Lactation There is inadequate evidence of safety in human pregnancy. Topical administration of corticosteroids to pregnant animals can cause abnormalities of fetal development including cleft palate and intrauterine growth retardation. There may therefore be a very small risk of such effects in the human fetus.
Ezex Ointment
- Brand Name - Ezex Ointment
- Generic Name - Clobetasone Butyrate
- Doges From - Ointment
- Strength - 0.05%
- Pack Size - 1s
- Manufacture - Square Pharmaceutical Ltd.
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