Clobex

Adult Dosing .

Dosage forms:  LOTION: 0.05%; SHAMPOO: 0.05%; SPRAY: 0.05%

Special Note

[strength clarification]

Info: clobetasol 0.05% lotion, shampoo, spray = highest potency

[additional info]

Info: search Topical Corticosteroid Potencies for Rx and OTC products classified by potency with dosage forms and strengths

dermatoses, steroid-responsive

[apply lotion bid]

Max: 50 g/wk; Info: taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

psoriasis, moderate-severe plaque

[lotion form]

Dose: apply bid for up to 4wk; Max: 50 g/wk; Info: taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

[spray form]

Dose: apply bid for up to 4wk; Max: 26 sprays/application up to 52 sprays/day, 50 g/wk; Info: tx area should not exceed 20% BSA; taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

psoriasis, moderate-severe scalp

[apply shampoo to dry scalp qd for at least 4wk]

Max: 50 g/wk; Info: taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

atopic dermatitis

[lotion form]

Dose: apply qd-bid; Max: 50 g/wk; Info: consider applying medium potency product 2x/wk after clinical effect achieved for maintenance tx; taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

[spray form (off-label)]

Dose: apply qd-bid; Max: 26 sprays/application up to 52 sprays/day, 50 g/wk; Info: tx area should not exceed 20% BSA; consider applying medium potency product 2x/wk after clinical effect achieved for maintenance tx; taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

Peds Dosing .

Peds dosing is currently unavailable or not applicable for this drug.