Do not use clobetasol topical to treat acne, rosacea, or a rash around the mouth.
Use care when putting on a large part of the skin or where there are open wounds. Talk with the doctor.
Clobetasol may cause harm if swallowed. If swallowed, call a doctor or poison control center right away.
This drug may raise the chance of cataracts or glaucoma. Talk with your doctor.
It may affect growth in children and teens in some cases. They may need regular growth checks.
If you are breast-feeding, do not apply clobetasol cream, gel, ointment, lotion, solution, foam or spray to the nipple or the area around it.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use clobetasol topical if you are allergic to it.
To make sure this drug is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
any type of skin infection;
a skin reaction to any steroid medicine;
liver disease; or
an adrenal gland disorder.
Steroid medicines can increase the glucose (sugar) levels in your blood or urine. Tell your doctor if you have diabetes.
It is not known whether clobetasol topical will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
It may not be safe to breastfeed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk. If you apply this drug to your chest, avoid areas that may come into contact with the baby's mouth.
Clobetasol is not approved for use by anyone younger than 12 years old. Some brands or forms of this medicine are for use only in adults 18 and over.
Children can absorb larger amounts of this medicine through the skin and may be more likely to have side effects.
