Powerful Psoriasis Treatment in a Convenient Spray

If you have psoriasis, then you know how complicated it can be to find relief. Clobex® Spray is powerful psoriasis treatment which comes in an easy-to-use 2 oz. and 4.25 oz. bottle with a non-aerosol, measured-dose spray. It is recommended for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.

The efficacy results have been confirmed in two independent clinical trials with 240 patients. On average, 8 out of 10 patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis became clear or almost clear after four weeks of treatment.1 Five out of 10 patients became clear or almost clear in as early as two weeks.1

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  • The largest available clobetasol product.
  • More than twice as much Clobex® for just one co-pay!

Using Clobex® Spray

  • Use Clobex® Spray exactly as directed by your doctor. Clobex® Spray is for skin use only. Clobex® Spray is not recommended for use on anyone younger than 18 years of age.
  • Make sure your skin is clean and dry before applying Clobex® Spray.
  • Apply Clobex® Spray twice a day, once in the morning and once at night, or as directed by your doctor. Use only enough to cover the affected skin areas and rub in gently and completely. Do not apply Clobex® Spray to your face, underarms, or groin and avoid contact with eyes and lips.
  • Wash your hands after using Clobex® Spray.
  • If you forget to apply Clobex® Spray at the scheduled time, use it as soon as you remember. Then go back to your regular schedule. If it is about time for your next dose, apply just that one dose, and continue with your normal application schedule. Do not try to make up for the missed dose. If you miss several doses, tell your doctor.
  • Do not use Clobex® Spray for more than 4 weeks and do not use more than 50 g (59 mL or 2 fl oz) per week.
  • Throw away unused Clobex® Spray.

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Side Effects

Clobex® Spray can pass through your skin. Too much Spray passing through your skin may cause harm to your adrenal glands. Other possible side effects include burning, itching, thinning of the skin, and widening of small blood vessels in the skin.

What should I avoid while using Clobex® Spray?

Do not do the following while using Clobex® Spray:

  • Do not get Clobex® Spray on your face or lips, or in or near your eyes because this might cause irritation. If you do, use a lot of water to rinse the Clobex® Spray off your face, lips, or out of your eyes. If your eyes keep stinging after rinsing them well with water, call your doctor right away.
  • Do not apply Clobex® Spray to your groin or armpits.
  • Do not bandage or cover your treated areas unless your doctor tells you to do so.
  • Do not wear tight fitting clothes over your treated skin areas.
  • Do not use Clobex® Spray any longer than 2 weeks (14 days) for moderate to severe psoriasis.
  • Do not use Clobex® Spray any longer than an extra 2 weeks (4 consecutive weeks total).
  • Do not use more than 50 grams (59 mL or 2 fluid ounces) of Clobex® Spray a week. Clobex® Spray comes in a 2 oz. bottle.

What should I tell my doctor before using Clobex® Spray?

Tell your doctor:

  • if you are pregnant, think you are pregnant or plan to be pregnant. Talk with your doctor before using Clobex® Spray or if you are already using Clobex® Spray, as it is not known if Clobex® Spray can harm your unborn child.
  • if you are breastfeeding. It is not known if Clobex® Spray passes into your milk.
  • if you think you have a skin infection. You may need another medicine to treat the skin infection before you use Clobex® Spray.

Tell your doctor about all the other medicines and skin products you use, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, cosmetics, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Some medicines can cause serious side effects if used while you are using Clobex® Spray.

Who should not use Clobex® Spray?

Do not use Clobex® Spray if you are allergic to any of its ingredients, or to any other corticosteroid. The active ingredient is clobetasol propionate. See the end of this leaflet for the complete list of other ingredients in Clobex® Spray.

Clobex® Spray is not recommended for use on anyone younger than 18 years of age because the adrenal glands may shut down. Children have smaller body sizes and have a higher chance of side effects.

Reference:

  1. Clobex® Spray Prescribing Information. October 2005. Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
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Clobetasol propionate has been shown to suppress the HPA axis at the lowest doses tested. In controlled clinical trials, the following adverse reactions have been reported: burning, pruritus, dryness, pain, hyperpigmentation around resolving plaque, irritation and atrophy.

Clobex® (clobetasol propionate) Spray, 0.05% is not recommended for use on anyone younger than 18 years of age. Treatment should be limited to 4 consecutive weeks. The total dosage should not exceed 50 g (59 mL or 2 fl oz) per week. Patients should use Clobex® (clobetasol propionate) Spray, 0.05%, only for the minimum period necessary to achieve desired results. Clobex® (clobetasol propionate) Spray, 0.05% should not be used on the face, groin, or axillae.

See full prescribing information for Clobex® Spray, Clobex® Lotion and Clobex® Shampoo.