Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

  1. Clobevate
  2. Clobex
  3. Cormax
  4. Cormax Scalp Application
  5. Embeline
  6. Embeline E
  7. Embeline Scalp Application
  8. Olux
  9. OluxOlux-E Complete Pack
  10. Olux-E
  11. Temovate
  12. Temovate E

Canadian Brand Name

  1. Clobetasol Propionate
  2. Dermovate
  3. Dermovate Scalp Application
  4. Med Clobetasol Scalp Application
  5. Ratio-Clobetasol

Descriptions


Clobetasol topical is used to help relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by certain skin conditions. The solution is used for scalp problems, the foam is used for mild to moderate plaque psoriasis, the cream, lotion, and spray are used for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, and the foam and shampoo are used for moderate to severe scalp psoriasis. This medicine is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid).

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Foam
  • Ointment
  • Cream
  • Gel/Jelly
  • Shampoo
  • Solution
  • Lotion
  • Emollient Cream
  • Spray

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Portions of this document last updated: May 01, 2023

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