Clobetasone cream or ointment may be called by the brand names Eumovate and Clobavate. When clobetasone is combined with an antibiotic oxytetracycline and an antifungal nystatin it's called by the brand name Trimovate. Most adults and children over 12 years old can use clobetasone.
Tell your pharmacist or doctor before starting the medicine if you: have ever had an allergic reaction to clobetasone, cetostearyl alcohol or chlorocresol ingredients in the cream have ever had an allergic reaction to any other medicine have a skin infection, broken skin or cuts, itchy skin that is not inflamed or red — using clobetasone can make a skin infection worse or cause it to spread have acne or rosacea have an eye infection.
Using cream or ointment You can buy clobetasone cream or ointment from a pharmacy or supermarket. As a general rule: clobetasone cream is better for skin that is moist or weepy clobetasone ointment is thicker and greasier and is better for dry or flaky areas of skin How to apply cream or ointment Sometimes, the amount of cream or ointment you're told to use is measured in fingertip units.
Important: Fire warning Skin creams can dry onto your clothes and bedding. A fingertip unit of cream Credit:. How to apply cream or ointment Spread the cream or ointment in a thin layer over the area of irritated skin. Carefully smooth it into your skin in the direction that your hair grows. Be careful not to get it into broken skin or cuts. Use the cream or ointment on all the irritated skin, not just the worst areas. Wash your hands afterwards unless it's your hands that you're treating.
What if I forget to put it on? Serious side effects Serious side effects happen to 1 in 10, people who use clobetasone. Stop using clobetasone and tell your doctor straight away if: your skin becomes red or swollen, you get white patches on your skin or yellow fluid is weeping from your skin — these could be signs of a new skin infection or an exisiting one getting worse you are using clobetasone for psoriasis and you get raised bumps filled with pus pustules under the skin you have a very upset stomach or vomiting, muscle weakness, loss of appetite, weight loss, you feel dizzy, faint or very tired, or your mood changes — these can be signs of adrenal gland problems you feel confused, sleepy, more thirsty, more hungry, pee more often, have hot flushes, start breathing quickly or your breath smells of fruit — these can be signs of high blood sugar you have any new problems with your eyesight after starting to use clobetasone Serious allergic reaction In rare cases, clobetasone can cause a allergic reaction anaphylaxis.
Children and teenagers In very rare cases, using clobetasone for a long time can slow down the normal growth of children and teenagers. Information: You can report any suspected side effect using the Yellow Card safety scheme. Visit Yellow Card for further information. Clobetasone and breastfeeding Clobetasone is generally OK to use when breastfeeding. Non-urgent advice: Tell your doctor if you're:. However, tell your pharmacist or doctor if you're taking: ritonavir for HIV infection itraconazole for a fungal infection These medicines can increase the chances of side effects in the rest of your body.
Mixing clobetasone with herbal remedies and supplements There's very little information about taking herbal remedies and supplements while taking or using clobetasone. Important: Medicine safety Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you're taking any other medicines, including herbal medicines, vitamins or supplements.
How does clobetasone work? When will my skin get better? How long can I use clobetasone for? It depends on why you're using it. Why is it not recommended for faces? If your doctor has prescribed it for you, it's best to use it on your face for 5 days or less, It's also a good idea to avoid applying clobetasone near the eyes or on your eyelids.
Is it safe to use for a long time? Can I drink alcohol with it? Yes, you can drink alcohol while using clobetasone. Is there any food or drink I need to avoid? No, you can eat and drink normally while using clobetasone. Can I still have vaccinations? Using clobetasone does not prevent you or your child having vaccinations.
Clobetasone butyrate is classed as a moderately potent topical corticosteroid. Topical corticosteroids are also referred to as topical steroids. Topical steroids are used in addition to moisturisers emollients for treating inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis.
A topical steroid is used when patches of eczema or dermatitis flare up. Clobetasone butyrate relieves the symptoms of a flare-up by reducing inflammation, itching and redness. It is not a cure for the condition, but it will help to relieve the symptoms.
Although less potent topical steriods are often preferred for use in children, a short course of clobetasone butyrate may be prescribed for a child with severe eczema on the arms or legs.
Short courses of clobetasone butyrate may also be prescribed for the treatment of psoriasis for areas such as the face, or the inside of elbows and behind the knees.
It is likely you will be prescribed a cream if the affected areas of your skin are moist or weeping, or an ointment if your skin is dry. Clobetasone butyrate is available on prescription. Small packs of clobetasone butyrate can also be bought at a pharmacy, without a prescription, under certain conditions.
This cream contains two antibacterial agents in addition to the topical steroid. These are oxytetracycline and nystatin. You may be prescribed this for a short period if some areas of your skin have become infected.
It is typically used twice a day for one week only. From a tub, use a clean spoon at home, ideally with a saucer. Apply the emollient in the direction of hairs, so that it does not upset hairs and potentially lead to folliculitis. After a bath, the skin is very moist and so there is better absorption.
Keep going with emollients even when the eczema is clear. If the child is still scratching, use emollients. The basics by Dilshad Marikar. Living with eczema by Andrea Coe. Complications by Andrea Coe. Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Cite this article as:. Eczema, Don't Forget the Bubbles, Share on facebook. Share on twitter. Share on linkedin. Share on whatsapp. Can we cure it? Management principle 1 — Bathing Bathing was previously advised for 15 minutes daily, in lukewarm water, with added oil.
No benefit was shown in the group who bathe 4 times or less per week; however, when looking at those who bathed more frequently, a clinically meaningful benefit was demonstraed although it was small.
These are all prescribable: we should encourage GPs and us to prescribe it, so that parents do not have to buy it to improve compliance Reactions to aqueous cream in children are so common that it should only be used as a soap substitute, and not as a leave-on emollient.
These can be used for those over one year if repeated courses are needed despite the eczema not improving then the patient should be refered to dermatology Potent : Betamethasone 0. How do you apply steroids? The advice should be: Start with pea-sized lump Apply to all of the active area, including lichenified areas, hyperpigmented areas Leave the healthy bits For papular areas — anything that is thickened is inflamed and needs treating with steroids Apply steroids twice a day in general, but there is a move to use them once a day Mometasone is once a day Which steroids to choose?
Management principle 3 — Emollients Use the greasiest the family are happy to use. With paraffin, beware of smoking, and open fires. Put the steroid on first and then wait for minutes and then put the emollient on top. DO NOT use under the napkin, or airtight dressing of an infant for more than a week. These make it easier for the active ingredient to pass through the skin. If you are not sure then follow the advice on the back of this leaflet. If your doctor has prescribed the cream for psoriasis you should let your doctor review your progress at regular intervals, as such treatment needs careful supervision.
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