What is Temovate (clobetasol topical)?

Title: What is Temovate (clobetasol topical)?

Generic Temovate Clobetasol is a topical (for the skin) steroid. It plays a key role in treating inflammation, redness, and swelling caused by a number of skin conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, and psoriasis.

 

What are the possible side effects of Temovate?

 

Generally Generic Temovate Clobetasol causes no severe side effects if it is not used in a large amount for a long period of time. The drug absorption by the body may cause blurred vision, halos around lights, an irregular heartbeat, insomnia, mood changes, weight gain, or fatigue. If you notice any of these or other unusual side effects, inform your doctor. In general less serious side effects have a great chance to occur. They may include some redness, blistering, burning, itching, or peeling. In case of prolonged use of Generic Temovate Clobetasol other local side effects may include like thinning of the skin, prolonged redness, and stretch marks.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual.

What other drugs will affect Temovate?

Use of any other topical products on the treated area can be unsafe. So avoid it unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

Drugs those not listed here may also interact with Temovate. Have a discussion to your doctor and pharmacist before taking or using any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines. They may be vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.

Also inform your health care professional if you take caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the effectiveness of your medicine. Check with your health care provider before stopping or starting any of your medicines.

How supplied

Generic Temovate Clobetasol Cream, 0.05% is supplied in 15-g (NDC 0173-0375-73), 30-g (NDC 0173-0375-72), 45-g (NDC 0173-0375-01), and 60-g (NDC 0173-0375-02) tubes.

Generic Temovate Clobetasol Ointment, 0.05% is supplied in 15-g (NDC 0173-0376-73), 30-g (NDC 0173-0376-72), 45-g (NDC 0173-0376-01), and 60-g (NDC 0173-0376-02) tubes.

Store between 15° and 30°C (59° and 86°F). TEMOVATE Cream should not be refrigerated.

Special Notes on Generic Temovate Clobetasol

Do not allocate this Generic for Temovate to others. Lifestyle changes such as stress reduction programs, exercise and dietary changes may be undertaken to enhance the effectiveness of this medicine. Perform laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., kidney function, potassium blood level) periodically to check your progress or confirm for side effects. Seek advice from your physician for more details. Don’t forget to check your blood pressure regularly while taking this medication. Learn how to monitor your own blood pressure at home. Discuss this with your own physician.

Ask your doctor about Generic for Temovate. The health and medical information provided here can give you some general idea on the drug. But it can not substitute for the expertise and judgment of your doctor, pharmacists or other health care provider. Therefore it is important for you always to consult your health care professional before using this, or any other, drug.

The use of Temovate should be made only after getting a consultation, and written prescription by a certified doctor.

 

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