How do you use Cormax?
Apply this medication to the affected area of the scalp as directed by your doctor, usually twice daily (in the morning and evening). Use this medication only on the skin. However, do not use it on the face, groin or underarms unless directed to do so by your doctor. Wash and dry your hands before applying.
What is the ointment clobetasol used for?
Clobetasol topical is used to help relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by certain skin conditions.
Is clobetasol good for skin infection?
Clobetasol propionate is a medicine that’s used on the skin to treat swelling, itching and irritation. It can help with skin problems such as: eczema, including contact dermatitis. psoriasis.
Can I put clobetasol on an open wound?
Do not use clobetasol on broken or infected skin. Also avoid using this medicine in open wounds. Wash your hands before and after using this drug, unless you are using the medicine to treat the skin on your hands. Apply a thin layer of medicine to the affected skin and rub it in gently.
Is clobetasol good for rashes?
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Clobetasol reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions.
Is clobetasol an antibiotic?
The clobetasol is a very potent steroid that reduces skin inflammation, the neomycin is an antibiotic that treats bacterial infection and the nystatin is an antifungal that treats fungal infections.
What is%Cormax ointment used for?
Cormax Ointment is indicated for short-term treatment of inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of moderate to severe corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
How much Cormax ointment is safe to use per week?
Cormax Ointment is potent; therefore, treatment must be limited to two consecutive weeks, and amounts greater than 50 g per week should not be used. Cormax Ointment is not to be used with occlusive dressings. Cormax Ointment, 0.05% is supplied in 15 g ( NDC 52544-048-86), and 45 g ( NDC 52544-048-89) tubes.
What are the side effects of Cormax?
SIDE EFFECTS. Cormax Ointment is generally well tolerated when used for two-week treatment periods. The most frequent adverse reactions reported for clobetasol propionate ointment have been local and have included burning sensation, irritation, and itching. These occured in approximately 0.5% of the patients.
What are the ingredients in Cormax cream?
Each gram of Cormax Cream contains 0.5 mg clobetasol propionate in a base composed of white petrolatum, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, lanolin oil, PEG-8 stearate, polysorbate 60, glycol stearate, propylparaben, propylene glycol, methylparaben, sodium citrate, citric acid and purified water.