Clocortolone Pivalate (2 brand names, 1 dosage form, 1 route)
Available dosage forms: CREAM.
Routes of administration: TOPICAL.
Brand Names
- CLOCORTOLONE PIVALATE
- CLODERM
Indications and Usage
Topical corticosteroids are indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
Dosage and Administration
Apply Cloderm (clocortolone pivalate) Cream 0.1% sparingly to the affected areas three times a day and rub in gently. Occlusive dressings may be used for the management of psoriasis or recalcitrant conditions. If an infection develops, the use of occlusive dressings should be discontinued and appropriate anti-microbial therapy instituted.
Contraindications
Topical corticosteroids are contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparation.
Adverse Reactions
The following local adverse reactions are reported infrequently with topical corticosteroids, but may occur more frequently with the use of occlusive dressings. These reactions are listed in an approximate decreasing order of occurrence: BurningItchingIrritationDrynessFolliculitisHypertrichosisAcneiform eruptionsHypopigmentationPerioral dermatitisAllergic contact dermatitisMaceration of the skinSecondary infectionSkin atrophyStriaeMiliaria
Overdosage
Topically applied corticosteroids can be absorbed in sufficient amounts to produce systemic effects (see PRECAUTIONS ).