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Temovate Scalp Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Temovate Scalp Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

TEMOVATE Scalp (clobetasol propionate scalp application) Application is indicated for short-term topical treatment of inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of moderate to severe corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses of the scalp. Treatment beyond 2 consecutive weeks is not recommended, and the total dosage should not exceed 50 mL/week because of the potential for the drug to suppress the HPA axis.

This product is not recommended for use in pediatric patients under 12 years of age.

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What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Temovate Scalp Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have severe irritation of any treated skin, or if you show signs of absorbing clobetasol topical through your skin, such as:

  • blurred vision, or seeing halos around lights;
  • mood changes;
  • sleep problems (insomnia);
  • weight gain, puffiness in your face; or
  • muscle weakness, feeling...

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Temovate Scalp Consumer Information: Uses

Clobetasol is used to treat certain scalp and skin conditions (e.g., psoriasis, dermatitis, rash). Clobetasol reduces the swelling, itching and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a very strong (super-high-potency) corticosteroid.

OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your h...

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What is Temovate Scalp Consumer Information?

Warnings - Uses - How to Use - Side Effects - Precautions - Drug Interactions and More

Temovate Scalp - User Reviews

Temovate Scalp User Reviews

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Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration

 

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