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Clobetasol Spray

Clobetasol Spray is used for:

Treating moderate to severe psoriasis. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Clobetasol Spray is a topical adrenocortical steroid. It works by reducing skin inflammation (eg, redness, swelling, itching, irritation) in a way that is not clearly understood.

Do NOT use Clobetasol Spray if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Clobetasol Spray or to other corticosteroids (eg, prednisone)

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Clobetasol Spray:

Some medical conditions may interact with Clobetasol Spray. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines or other substances
• if you have any kind of skin infection, cuts, scrapes, or lessened blood flow to your skin
• if you have had a recent vaccination; have measles, tuberculosis, chickenpox, or shingles; or have had a positive tuberculosis test
• if you are taking prednisone or similar medicines

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Clobetasol Spray. Because little, if any, of Clobetasol Spray is absorbed into the blood, the risk of it interacting with another medicine is low.

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Clobetasol Spray may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Clobetasol Spray:

Use Clobetasol Spray as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Spray medicine onto the affected area. Gently rub the medicine in until it is evenly distributed. Wash your hands after applying Clobetasol Spray, unless your hands are part of the treated area.
• Do not bandage or cover the treated skin area unless directed by your doctor. Do not wear tight-fitting clothes over the treated area.
• If you miss a dose of Clobetasol Spray, apply it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not apply 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Clobetasol Spray.

Important safety information:

• Clobetasol Spray is for external use only. Do not get Clobetasol Spray in your eyes, nose, mouth, or on your lips. If contact is made with the eyes, flush them immediately with tap water.
• Do not use Clobetasol Spray on the face, groin, diaper area, or underarms.
• Do not use Clobetasol Spray to treat rosacea or conditions around the mouth.
• Do not exceed the recommended dose or use Clobetasol Spray longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
• If your symptoms do not improve within 2 weeks or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
• Do not use Clobetasol Spray to treat large areas of your body without first checking with your doctor.
• Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using Clobetasol Spray.
• Check with your doctor before having vaccinations while using Clobetasol Spray.
• Do not use Clobetasol Spray for other skin conditions at a later time.
• Check with your doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, fever, dizziness, or chest pain after you have stopped using Clobetasol Spray.
• Clobetasol Spray contains a corticosteroid. Before you begin taking any new prescription or nonprescription medicine, read the ingredients to see if it also contains hydrocortisone or any other corticosteroid. If it does or if you are uncertain, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
• Clobetasol Spray is flammable. Do not store or use near an open flame or while smoking.
• Corticosteroids medicines may affect the growth rate in CHILDREN and adolescents in some instances. Your child"s growth may need to be checked regularly while using Clobetasol Spray.
• Use of Clobetasol Spray is not recommended in CHILDREN younger than 18 years of age. Safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Clobetasol Spray during pregnancy. It is unknown if Clobetasol Spray is excreted in breast milk after topical use. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are taking Clobetasol Spray, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Clobetasol Spray:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Dryness; itching; mild burning or stinging.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); acne-like rash; burning, cracking, irritation, or peeling not present before you began using Clobetasol Spray; dark red blotches on the skin; excessive hair growth; general feeling of being unwell; inflamed hair follicles; inflammation around the mouth; muscle weakness; numbness of fingers; persistent sore throat, cough, or congestion; thinning, softening, or discoloration of the skin; unusual weight gain, especially in the face.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include increased thirst or urination; muscle weakness; unusual weight gain, especially in the face.

Store Clobetasol Spray at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not refrigerate or freeze. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Clobetasol Spray out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Clobetasol Spray, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Clobetasol Spray is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Clobetasol Spray. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.