Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Clobetasol
Drug Class
Corticosteroid, Plain
Chemical Class
Steroid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
What is Clobederm?
Uses
Clobetasol is used to treat the itching, redness, dryness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and discomfort of various scalp and skin cond...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Steroid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Dermatological Products and Corticosteroid Topical pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Steroid. It belongs to Glucocorticoid agonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Dermatological Products and Corticosteroid Topical pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Clobetasol (Propionate) is 467.00. Its pKa is not ionizable.
How to Take It
1
Adult · Topical
0.05 % — 12 hourly
Apply sparingly to the affected area. Treatment should not be continued for more than 4 weeks without the condition of the patient being reviewed.
2
Child · Topical
0.05 % — 12 hourly
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Safety Alerts
Acne, perioral dermatitis, widespread plaque psoriasis, rosacea, bacterial, fungal or viral skin lesions such as impetigo, paronychia, erysipelas, cellulitis, angular cheilitis, erythrasma, treatment of rosacea, peri-oral dermatitis or acne, use on face, groin or axilla
Important Warnings
Avoid prolonged use, keep away from eyes, under specialist supervision in psoriasis (can result in rebound relapse, development of generalized pustular psoriasis, and local and systemic toxicity)
Do not use steroid as sole therapy in psoriasis
Do not use steroids to treat diaper dermatoses in infants
If local irritation develops discontinue use
Side Effects
Burningitchingirritationerythemadrynessfolliculitishypertrichosispruritusacneiform eruptionshypo-pigmentationperi-oral dermatitisallergic contact dermatitismaceration of the skinthinning of the skin (the originalstructure may never return)worsening of acne and rosacea
Drug Interactions
Medicine used on the skin is not likely to be affected by other drugs you use. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products .
Storage
Gel, Cream, Oint Store Below 40°C. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight.
Price Intelligence
Rs 70.51
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 70.51 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGORs 70.51
ServaidRs 38.02
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Clobetasol, and what they are not.You pay Rs 20 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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