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Pronunciation | /kloʊˈbeɪtəsɒl/[1] |
Trade names | Dermovate, Temovate, Clovate, others |
AHFS/Drugs.com | Monograph |
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Routes of administration | Topical |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.042.380 |
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Formula | C25H32ClFO5 |
Molar mass | 466.97 g·mol−1 |
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Clobetasol propionate is a corticosteroid that is used to treat skin conditions such as eczema, contact dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, steroid responsive dermatosis, and psoriasis (including scalp and plaque-type).[8][9] It is applied to the skin as a cream, foam, gel, liquid, solution, ointment, or shampoo.[8][10] Clobetasol propionate is a propionate ester of the corticosteroid clobetasol.[11]
Common side effects include skin irritation, dry skin, redness, pimples, and telangiectasia.[8] Serious side effects may include adrenal suppression, allergic reactions, cellulitis, and Cushing's syndrome.[8] Use in pregnancy and breastfeeding is of unclear safety.[12] Clobetasol is believed to work by activating steroid receptors.[8]
Clobetasol propionate was patented in 1968 and came into medical use in 1978.[13] It is available as a generic medication.[10] In 2022, it was the 156th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 3 million prescriptions.[14][15]