Clobetasol Cream (Maxcort 15g)

Indications and Dosage

This medication is for external use only. Do not take by mouth. Wash your hands before and after use. Do not use on healthy skin or over large areas of skin. Do not get this medication in your eyes. If you do, rinse it out with plenty of cool tap water. Use it as directed on the label at the same time every day. Do not use it more often than directed or for a longer time period than prescribed by your care team. Keep taking it unless your care team tells you to stop.

Apply a thin film to the affected area and rub gently. Do not bandage or wrap the skin being treated unless directed to do so by your care team.

Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. While it may be prescribed for children as young as 12 for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses without advice.

Warnings and Side Effects

Inform your health care provider if you have any of these conditions:

• High blood sugar (diabetes)

• Large areas of burned or damaged skin

• Liver disease

• Skin infection

• An unusual or allergic reaction to clobetasol, steroids, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives

• Pregnant or trying to get pregnant

• Breast-feeding

Do not use cosmetics or other skin care products on the treated area.

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:

• Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat

• Burning, itching, crusting, or peeling of treated skin

• Fragile or thinning skin that bruises easily

• Skin infection—skin redness, swelling, warmth, or pain

• Small, red, pus-filled bumps on the skin around hair follicles

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):

• Mild skin irritation, redness, or dryness

• Unexpected hair growth at application site

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.