Generic Temovate Clobetasol Preventing Skin Irritation part 2

December 7th, 2009

Side Effects

 

There are a number of side effects have been reported by patients using Temovate Some of these side effects are: dry or cracking skin; blisters, pimples, or crusting of treated skin; or stretch marks, thinning or softening of your skin; skin rash or irritation around your mouth; swollen hair follicles; spider veins; mild skin rash, itching, burning, or redness and changes in color of treated skin.

Use of Generic Temovate Clobetasol in Specific Population

Pregnancy: Teratogenic Effects: Pregnancy Category C. Many clinical trials have been conducted on animals to know the effects of Generic temovate clobetasol during pregnancy. Corticosteroids have been shown to be teratogenic in laboratory animals when applied systemically at relatively low dosage levels. Some corticosteroids have been shown to be teratogenic after dermal application to laboratory animals.  Clobetasol propionate has not been tested for teratogenicity when applied topically; however, it is absorbed percutaneously, and when administered subcutaneously it was a significant teratogen in both the rabbit and mouse. Clobetasol propionate has greater teratogenic potential than steroids that are less potent.