Comparing Clobetasol Topical vs Triamcinolone Topical

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Clobetasol topical

Triamcinolone topical

Prescription only

Prescribed for Anal Itching, Atopic Dermatitis, Eczema, Psoriasis, Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma, Dermatological Disorders, Dermatitis, Lichen Planopilaris, Lichen Planus, Lichen Sclerosus, Necrobiosis... View more

Prescription only

Prescribed for Lichen Planus, Atopic Dermatitis, Dermatitis, Aphthous Ulcer, Eczema, Psoriasis, Stomatitis, Allergies. Triamcinolone topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. View more

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Ratings & Reviews

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.

Triamcinolone topical has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 109 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% 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.

Itching (12.7%)
Pain (5.5%)
Anxiety (3.0%)
Burning (3.0%)
Tight skin (2.4%)
Dryness (1.8%)
Scarring (1.8%)

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Drug Class

Topical steroids

Topical steroids

Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

Quantity	15 gram(s)
Strength	0.05%
Per unit^*	$0.93 - $3.17
Cost^*	$14.02 - $47.62

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Quantity	15 gram(s)
Strength	0.1%
Per unit^*	$0.69
Cost^*	$10.35

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Dosage Forms

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

Mucous membrane paste
Topical cream
Topical lotion
Topical ointment
Topical spray

Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

N/A

CSA Schedule ¹ View glossary of CSA terms

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

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

Drug Interactions

A total of 48 drugs are known to interact with Clobetasol topical:

1 major drug interactions (2 brand and generic names)
47 moderate drug interactions (157 brand and generic names)

A total of 48 drugs are known to interact with Triamcinolone topical:

1 major drug interactions (2 brand and generic names)
47 moderate drug interactions (157 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

October 23, 1958

WADA Class View classifications

N/A

S9 - Glucocorticoids

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Professional Resources

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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