Clobetasol
Active ingredient · 2 therapeutic classes
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- Drug class
- Corticosteroids, Very Potent (Group Iv)
- Availability
- Prescription only
- Routes
- Topical
- Markets covered
- 2
- Products on record
- 50
Overview
Clobetasol is an active pharmaceutical ingredient in the Corticosteroids, Very Potent (Group Iv) group (D07AD). The information below is compiled per regulator from the product labels on record, with direct links to the original documents.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB United Kingdom | MHRA | 40 | May 22, 2026 |
| US United States | FDA | 10 | April 23, 2026 |
GBUnited Kingdom· MHRA
40 products
Uses
This medicine is a very potent topical corticosteroid indicated for adults, elderly and children over 1 year for the short term treatment only of more resistant inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of steroid responsive dermatoses unresponsive to less potent corticosteroids.
These include the following: - psoriasis (excluding widespread plaque psoriasis) - recalcitrant dermatoses - lichen planus - discoid lupus erythematosus - other skin conditions which do not respond satisfactorily to less potent steroids.
How to take
USUnited States· FDA
10 products
Uses
05% is a corticosteroid indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe scalp psoriasis in subjects 18 years of age and older ( 1 ).
Limitations of Use:
Do not use on the face, axillae or groin. 2 ) Avoid any contact with the eyes and lips. 05%, is a super-high potent topical corticosteroid formulation indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe forms of scalp psoriasis in subjects 18 years of age and older.
Treatment should be limited to 4 consecutive weeks. 75 fl. ) per week. 05%, for the minimum time period necessary to achieve the desired results [see Dosage and Administration (2) ] . 4) ] . 05%, should not be used on the face, groin or axillae.
Avoid any contact of the drug product with the eyes and lips. In case of contact, rinse thoroughly with water all parts of the body that came in contact with the shampoo.
Drug interactions
Known interactions involving Clobetasol. Select one for details. This list is informational and not a complete interaction checker.
Interaction data compiled from DDInter (academic, CC-BY). Severity classification only - this is not a complete interaction checker and not medical advice.
Sources & citations
- [1]MHRA (UK) · PL001420998 · revised May 22, 2026
- [2]FDA DailyMed · 04d7d65b-d7ed-42… · revised July 7, 2025 [PDF]
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