Clobetasol topical Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Warnings
Clobetasol topical is also known as: Clobevate, Clobex, Cormax, Embeline, Embeline E, Olux, Olux-E, Olux/Olux-E Kit, Temovate, Temovate E, Temovate Emollient
Overview
If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Clobetasol Emulsion while you are pregnant. It is not known if Clobetasol Emulsion is found in breast milk after topical use. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Clobetasol Emulsion, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Clobetasol topical Pregnancy Warnings
Clobetasol has been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. Animal studies have revealed evidence of teratogenicity after corticosteroids were administered orally or potent steroids were applied topically. Clobetasol has been shown to be teratogenic when administered subcutaneously to mice and rabbits. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Clobetasol topical is only recommended for use during pregnancy when there are no alternatives and benefit outweighs risk.
Clobetasol topical Lactation Warnings
There are no data on the excretion of topically applied clobetasol into human milk. The manufacturer recommends that caution be used when administering clobetasol topical to nursing women.
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