TEMOVATE
Generic Name for TEMOVATE
Clobetasol propionate 0.05%; crm; oint; gel; scalp application.
Legal Classification:
Rx
Manufacturer of TEMOVATE
PharmaDerm
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Indications for TEMOVATE
Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
Adult dose for TEMOVATE
Apply thin layer twice daily (AM & PM); max 50 g/week or 50 mL/week and 2 consecutive weeks' treatment per course.
Children's dosing for TEMOVATE
Not recommended.
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Contraindications for TEMOVATE
Do not use superpotent forms on face, groin, or axillae. Exclude viral disease (eg, chickenpox, measles).
Warnings/Precautions for TEMOVATE
Treat infection if present; discontinue if infection persists or worsens. Do not use near eyes, or on diaper dermatitis or pre-existing skin atrophy. Do not use fluorinated steroids longer than 1 week on the face. Avoid abrupt cessation in chronic use. Systemic absorption increased by broken or inflamed skin, prolonged use, application to large surface area, or use of occlusive dressings. Occlude only if necessary; do not occlude higher potency products. Monitor adrenal function in children if a high potency product or occlusion is used, and in adults if more than 50g weekly of a high potency product is used. Discontinue or reduce dose or potency if HPA axis suppression, Cushing's syndrome, hyperglycemia, glucosuria, or irritation occurs. Use lowest effective dose and potency (esp. in children). Use caution if applying to face or body folds. Do not use continuously or for prophylaxis. Foams are flammable. Reevaluate periodically. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
Adverse Reactions for TEMOVATE
Burning, stinging, pruritus, erythema, skin atrophy, striae, miliaria, secondary infections, hypopigmentation, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneiform eruptions, dermal cracking and fissuring, telangiectasia, contact dermatitis, other local effects, immunosuppression, masks infections, HPA axis suppression (esp. in children).
How is TEMOVATE supplied?
Crm, oint—15g, 30g, 45g, 60g
Gel, E crm—15g, 30g, 60g
Scalp—25mL, 50mL
Related Disease:
Dermatitis~topical steroids