Comparing Clobetasol Topical vs Hydrocortisone Topical

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Clobetasol topical

Hydrocortisone topical

Prescribed for Dermatitis, Atopic Dermatitis, Eczema, Dermatological Disorders, Lichen Planus, Lichen Sclerosus, Psoriasis. May also be prescribed off label for Anal Itching, Cutaneous T-cell... View more

Prescribed for Hemorrhoids, Anal Itching, Atopic Dermatitis, Dermatitis, Proctitis, Eczema, Pruritus, Aphthous Stomatitis - Recurrent, Intertrigo, Skin Rash, Gingivitis, Psoriasis, Seborrheic... View more

Prescription only

Prescription and OTC

Pricing and Coupons

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Quantity	15 gram(s)
Dosage	0.05%
Per Unit^*	$3.20 - $3.78
Cost^*	$47.97 - $56.75

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Quantity	15 gram(s)
Dosage	1%
Per Unit^*	$0.68
Cost^*	$10.19

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available

Topical cream
Topical foam
Topical gel
Topical lotion
Topical ointment
Topical shampoo
Topical solution
Topical spray

Rectal cream with applicator
Rectal suppository
Topical cream
Topical lotion
Topical ointment
Topical solution

Brand Names

Clobevate, Clobex, Clodan, Cormax, Cormax Scalp, Dermovate, Embeline, Embeline E, Impeklo, Impoyz, Olux, Olux-E, Temovate, Temovate Emollient, Tovet View more Ala-Cort, Ala-Scalp, Ala-Scalp HP, Anucort-HC, Anusol-HC, Anusol-HC Suppositories, Aquanil HC, Aquax-H, Beta HC, Bioelements Immediate Comfort, Caldecort, Cortaid Intensive Therapy, Cortaid Maximum Strength, Cortaid with Aloe, Cortizone-10, Cortizone-10 Intensive Healing Formula, Cortizone-10 Plus, Cortizone-5, Dermarest Eczema Medicated, Dermarest Plus Anti-Itch, Dermtex HC, Gynecort Maximum Strength, Hemmorex-HC, Hemril-30, Itch-X Lotion, Locoid, Locoid Lipocream, Neosporin Eczema Essentials Anti-Itch Cream, NuCort, NuCort with Aloe, Pandel, Preparation H Anti-Itch Cream Hydrocortisone 1%, Procto-Med HC, Procto-Pak 1%, Proctocort, Proctozone HC, Recort Anti-Itch Cream, Sarnol-HC, Scalpicin, Texacort, U-Cort, Vagisil Anti-Itch Creme Sensitive Skin Formula View more

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

N/A

CSA Schedule**

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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.

Pregnancy Category

Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

Drug Interactions

A total of 44 drugs are known to interact with clobetasol topical:

44 minor drug interactions (146 brand and generic names)

A total of 44 drugs are known to interact with hydrocortisone topical:

44 minor drug interactions (146 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

December 27, 1985

N/A

WADA Class

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N/A

S9 - Glucocorticoids

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