Comparing Clobetasol Topical vs Clotrimazole Topical
| Clobetasol topical | Clotrimazole topical |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Atopic Dermatitis, Anal Itching, Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma, Psoriasis, Dermatological Disorders, Dermatitis, Eczema, Lichen Planopilaris, Lichen Planus, Lichen Sclerosus, Necrobiosis... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Tinea Corporis, Cutaneous Candidiasis, Intertrigo, Balanoposthitis, Tinea Pedis, Paronychia, Tinea Versicolor, Vaginal Yeast Infection, Tinea Cruris. Clotrimazole topical may also be... View more |
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| More about Clobetasol topical | More about Clotrimazole topical | ||||||||||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
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Clobetasol topical has an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from a total of 165 ratings on Drugs.com. 78% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 13% reported a negative effect. |
Clotrimazole topical has an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from a total of 32 ratings on Drugs.com. 81% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 9% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||||||||||
View all Clobetasol topical side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
| Clobevate, Clobex, Clodan, Cormax, Cormax Scalp, Dermovate, Embeline, Embeline E, Impeklo, Impoyz, Olux, Olux-E, Temovate, Temovate Emollient, Tovet View more | Canesten, Canesten 1, Canesten 3, Canesten 6 Day Pessary, Clotrimazole-3, Clotrimazole-7, Desenex Antifungal Cream, Femcare, FungiCURE Pump Spray, Gyne-Lotrimin, Gyne-Lotrimin 3 Day, Lotrimin AF Athlete's Foot Cream, Lotrimin AF Jock Itch Cream, Lotrimin AF Ringworm Cream, Trivagizole 3 View more | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 48 drugs are known to interact with Clobetasol topical:
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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December 27, 1985 |
February 03, 1975 |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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