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Temovate Cream

Temovate Cream is used for:

Reducing itching, redness, and swelling associated with many skin conditions.

Temovate Cream is a topical corticosteroid. It works by decreasing certain immune responses, which reduces redness and itching of skin.

Do NOT use Temovate Cream if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Temovate Cream

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

Before using Temovate Cream:

Some medical conditions may interact with Temovate Cream. 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, foods, or other substances
• if you have measles, tuberculosis (TB), chickenpox, shingles, or have had a recent vaccination
• if you have a skin infection or thinning of the skin (atrophy)

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Temovate Cream. However, no specific interactions with Temovate Cream are known at this time.

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Temovate Cream 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 Temovate Cream:

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

• Apply a small amount of medicine to the affected area. Gently rub the medicine in until it is evenly distributed. Wash your hands immediately after applying Temovate Cream, unless your hands are part of the treated area. Do not bandage or wrap the affected area unless directed otherwise by your doctor.
• Treatment must be limited to 2 consecutive weeks.
• If you miss a dose of Temovate Cream, use 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 use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Temovate Cream.

Important safety information:

• Do not use more than 50 grams per week.
• Avoid contact with the eyes.
• Do not use Temovate Cream for other skin conditions at a later time.
• Do not use Temovate Cream for diaper rash.
• Use this medicine with extreme caution in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING: If you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Temovate Cream during pregnancy. It is unknown if Temovate Cream is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Temovate Cream, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Temovate Cream:

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:

Irritation; stinging.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); burning; itching; redness; skin thinning or discoloration; swelling.

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. Temovate Cream may be harmful if swallowed.

Store Temovate Cream at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C), in a tightly closed container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not use near an open flame. Keep Temovate Cream out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Temovate Cream, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Temovate Cream 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 Temovate Cream. 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.