Topical corticosteroid. Glucocorticoid; anti-inflammatory.
Clobetasol propionate (Cormax, Temovate, Embeline, Olux) is one of the most potent of the currently available agents and is indicated for short-term treatment of inflammatory or hyperplastic disorders. It is a synthetic fluorinated corticosteroid. It may cause a more rapid or prolonged response than other topical corticosteroids. It is recommended that clobetasol have a maximum application of 60 g/week for no longer than 14 days without occlusion and that it should not be used in children below age 12.
Indications
Clobetasol propionate (Cormax, Temovate, Embeline, Olux) is one of the most
potent of the currently available agents and is indicated for short-term treatment of
inflammatory or hyperplastic disorders. It is a synthetic fluorinated corticosteroid.
It may cause a more rapid or prolonged response than other topical corticosteroids.
It is recommended that clobetasol have a maximum application of 60 g/week for
no longer than 14 days without occlusion and that it should not be used in children
below age 12.
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ChEBI: The 17-O-propionate ester of clobetasol. A potent corticosteroid, it is used to treat various skin disorders, including exzema and psoriasis.
