Amobet0.05%

Indication

Inflammatory skin disorders, Eczema, dermatitis, atopic eczema, photodermatitis, otitis externa, primary irritant & allergic dermatitis (napkin rash), p... View More

Administration

Wash hands and dry them Squeeze out the correct amount of cream onto index finger. Half a fingertip will cover a patchnof skin the same size as the pa... View More

Adult Dose

Topical/Cutaneous Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses Adult: Use as 0.05% cream or ointment to be applied thinly once or bid on affected areas. Th... View More

Contraindication

Pregnancy (in high doses). Presence of acute infections. Treatment of rosacea; leg ulcers; acne vulgaris; widespread plaque psoriasis. Child <1 yr.

Mode of Action

Clobetasone butyrate is classed as a moderately potent topical corticosteroid. Corticosteroids decrease inflammation by stabilizing leukocyte lysosomal ... View More

Precaution

May be absorbed in sufficient amounts to cause systemic effects when applied topically to large areas, broken skin or under occlusive dressings. Peptic ... View More

Side Effect

Local atrophic changes; pigmentation changes & hypertrichosis. Increased liability to infection. Infections may be masked. Acute adrenal insufficiency. ... View More

Pregnancy Category Note

Pregnancy Safety data on clobetasol in pregnant woman is not available Published data report a significantly increased risk of low birthweight with th... View More