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Page values for "Clobetasol"

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FieldField typeValue
genericStringClobetasol propionate
brandStringTemovate, Clobex, Cormax, Olux, Olux-E, Impoyz
structureFile
classesList of String, delimiter: ,[[:Category:Corticosteroids|Corticosteroid]] [[:Category:Glucocorticoids|Glucocorticoid]] [[:Category:Topical_corticosteroids|Topical corticosteroid (Class I super-potent)]]
mechanismString
usesString'"`UNIQ--vote-0000079C-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-0000079D-QINU`"'
starting_doseStringApply a thin film to affected area BID; '''limit to 2 weeks''' continuous use and ≤50 g/week (cream/ointment); ≤50 mL/week (foam/solution); avoid face, intertriginous areas
preparationsStringCream, ointment, lotion, foam, solution, shampoo, spray at 0.025-0.05%; emollient and non-emollient bases
fda_maxString50 g/week (cream/ointment); 2-week continuous limit; 4-week maximum cumulative
pill_idText
routesList of String, delimiter: ,Topical
onsetStringHours to days for inflammation; substantial improvement within 1 week
durationStringHours to days per application
halflifeStringNot meaningfully described for topical use (systemic exposure varies with surface area, occlusion, skin integrity)'"`UNIQ--ref-0000079E-QINU`"'
bioavailabilityStringTopical with variable systemic absorption depending on body site, occlusion, and skin integrity; HPA-axis suppression is documented even with brief courses to large areas'"`UNIQ--ref-0000079F-QINU`"'
pregnancyStringTopical corticosteroids in pregnancy: use lowest potency and smallest area; super-potent agents like clobetasol are reserved for compelling indications.<sup class="pcp-cn" title="This claim needs a citation.">&#91;[[Pharmacopedia:Citation needed|citation&nbsp;needed]]&#93;</sup>
legalString[[USLegal:Prescription only|Rx-only]] in US