Clovate Cream

Reviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:11 AM (IST)

Clovate Cream belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used to treat various skin conditions such as dermatitis, eczema, and allergies. It works by reducing swelling, redness, and itchiness of the skin and prevents further irritation.

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General Information

Contains

Clobetasol (0.05% w/w)

Marketer

Dermo Care Laboratories

Storage

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Product introduction

Clovate Cream is meant for external use and is to be used only as advised by your doctor. Wash and dry the affected area before applying a thin layer of the medicine. Avoid any contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth. Rinse it off with plenty of water if you accidentally get it in these areas. Avoid covering the treated area with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor.

Using the medicine may cause skin thinning, burning sensation, irritation, redness, and swelling at the site of application. These are temporary and usually resolve with time. However, if they persist or worsen, let your doctor know. Clovate Cream is not recommended to be used in children. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

Uses of Clovate Cream

Treatment of Allergic skin conditions

Benefits of Clovate Cream

Treatment of Allergic skin conditions
Clovate Cream is effective in treating allergic skin conditions with inflammation and itching such as eczema and dermatitis. It works by reducing the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation of the skin. In treating eczema and dermatitis, it reduces the redness, rash, pain, or itchiness caused by your skin’s reaction to an irritant. It thus improves your self-esteem and confidence as your appearance changes.
You should always use the cream or ointment as prescribed and only apply the amount you have been told to. Keep using it for as long as it is prescribed to get the full benefits.

Side effects of Clovate Cream

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Clovate

Skin atrophy
Telangiectasia
Skin irritation
Dry skin

How to use Clovate Cream

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

How Clovate Cream works

Clovate Cream is a steroid. It works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers that make the skin red, swollen and itchy.

All substitutes for Clovate Cream

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

Clovate Cream is used to treat redness, swelling, itching, and discomfort of various skin conditions.
It should be applied to the affected areas as a thin film two or three times daily, or as advised by your doctor.
Don't use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
Don't cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects.
If you think the area of skin you are treating has become infected you should stop using Clovate Cream and consult your doctor.
Consult your doctor if your skin condition has not improved after four weeks of treatment. Do not use it for more than 4 consecutive weeks at a time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Clovate Cream may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Clovate Cream is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

Frequently asked questions

Can Clovate Cream be used for a long time?

No, Clovate Cream should not be used for a long time. The doctor generally prescribes it for 2 consecutive weeks only. However, the treatment can be longer for chronic (long-term) inflammatory conditions. Consult your physician before using this medication.

Does Clovate Cream cause severe skin reactions?

Severe skin reactions are quite rare with Clovate Cream. Clovate Cream is an anti-inflammatory drug which is used to treat skin diseases, skin reactions and eczemas. However, skin reactions can occur in a person who is hypersensitive to Clovate Cream. It is important to leave the affected area open after applying Clovate Cream as using occlusive dressings (air- and water-tight dressing) can lead to skin reactions. The medicine may not itself cause a reaction but the added excipients with the medications can lead to a reaction in some cases. Inform your doctor immediately in case you encounter any skin reactions.

Can Clovate Cream be used on the face?

No, Clovate Cream should not be used on the face. In addition to this, Clovate Cream should also not be used on the axillae (armpits), groin, and if there is atrophy (wasting away of tissues) at the treatment site. In certain circumstances, it can be exceptionally considered to be used by doctors. It should be used only after consultation with your physician and if possible, the application on the face should be limited to a maximum of 5 days.

Can Clovate Cream be applied to children?

Clovate Cream is not recommended for use in children less than 1 year of age. It is also not recommended for use in older children and adolescents as the side effects are more common in them. In the pediatric population, there is an increased risk of suppression of the immune system which may make the child prone to other diseases and atrophic changes, hence it is not recommended. Still, in some rare cases, the doctor may recommend this medicine, but the treatment is usually limited to 5 days and the therapy is reviewed weekly.

Can we use Clovate Cream in infections?

Clovate Cream is not an antimicrobial or antifungal agent. It is a steroid medication. It should not be used in infections as being a corticosteroid, it suppresses the immune system and increases the risk of infections. Bacterial infections are prone to worsen if the infection is covered with a dressing after using Clovate Cream. In case the inflammatory lesions get infected or there is any spread of infection, consult your doctor immediately. The doctor will withdraw the use of Clovate Cream and provide appropriate antimicrobial therapy.

Can I stop taking Clovate Cream when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Clovate Cream and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before your treatment is complete. Stopping Clovate Cream before your treatment is completed can bring back your symptoms.

Does Clovate Cream cause dangerous skin reactions?

Local skin reactions are quite rare with Clovate Cream. Being an anti-inflammatory drug, it is used to treat skin diseases, skin reactions, and eczemas. Still, skin reactions can occur in a person who is hypersensitive to Clovate Cream. It is important to leave the affected area open after applying Clovate Cream as using occlusive dressings (air- and water-tight dressing) can lead to skin reactions. If not by the medicine itself, sometimes the reactions are also caused by the added excipients with the medications. Inform your doctor immediately in case you encounter any skin reactions.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Gluco/mineralocorticoids, progestogins and derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

Action Class

Glucocorticoids

References

User feedback

Patients taking Clovate Cream

Once A Day

67%

Twice A Day

33%

What are you using Clovate Cream for?

Skin disorders

87%

Others

Allergic disorders

Oral lichen planus

How much was the improvement?

Poor

60%

Average

23%

Excellent

16%

What were the side-effects while using Clovate Cream?

Skin scar

47%

No Side Effect

47%

Skin thinning

Contact dermatitis

How do you take Clovate Cream?

With or without food

78%

Empty stomach

11%

With food

11%

Please rate Clovate Cream on price

Average

40%

Not Expensive

37%

Expensive

23%

Patient concerns

I have skin problem as some part of body having white Spots , can I use clovate cream.

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

Can't use clovate cream

Can clovate 0 5 mg prescribed for vitiligo

Dr. Himanshu Gupta

Dermatology

Vitiligo treatment requires a combination of different therapies. Kindly consult a dermatologist near you for better advice

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Marketer details

Name: Dermo Care Laboratories
Address: B-204, Infinity Tower, Besides Ramada Hotel, Corporate Road, Prahlad Nagar, Ahmedabad 380015, (Gujarat) India.

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India

Clovate Cream

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Clovate Cream

Benefits of Clovate Cream

Side effects of Clovate Cream

How to use Clovate Cream

How Clovate Cream works

All substitutes for Clovate Cream

Tenovate Cream

Lobate Cream

Cosvate Cream

Clobital Cream

Tufderm Cream

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

Can Clovate Cream be used for a long time?

Does Clovate Cream cause severe skin reactions?

Can Clovate Cream be used on the face?

Can Clovate Cream be applied to children?

Can we use Clovate Cream in infections?

Can I stop taking Clovate Cream when my symptoms are relieved?

Does Clovate Cream cause dangerous skin reactions?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

User feedback

Patients taking Clovate Cream

What are you using Clovate Cream for?

How much was the improvement?

What were the side-effects while using Clovate Cream?

How do you take Clovate Cream?

Please rate Clovate Cream on price

Patient concerns

I have skin problem as some part of body having white Spots , can I use clovate cream.

Can clovate 0 5 mg prescribed for vitiligo

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