How often should I use Clodan?
Clodan (clobetasol propionate) Shampoo, 0.05% is applied onto a dry scalp once a day as a thin film. Apply only to the scalp area that is to be treated. Leave the film in place for 15 minutes before lathering and rinsing. Use only in adults 18 years and older.
Do not use Clodan Shampoo on your face, groin, or underarms and avoid contact with your eyes or on your lips. Rinse thoroughly with water if contact occurs.
How long should I use Clodan?
Treatment with Clodan Shampoo should be limited to 4 consecutive weeks or sooner if the condition is controlled. Follow your doctor’s directions on length of treatment. The total dosage should not exceed 50 mL (1.75 fluid ounces) per week.
Clodan Shampoo is a super-high potent topical corticosteroid used only on the scalp for psoriasis. It is used to treat moderate-to-severe forms of scalp psoriasis in people 18 years of age and older.
Do not use in patients younger than 18 years of age due to the possibility of topical absorption resulting in hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis suppression. HPA axis suppression can lead to side effects such as high blood sugar, unmasking of diabetes, and Cushing's syndrome.
How do I apply Clodan?
- Do not wet your hair before using Clodan Shampoo. To apply Clodan Shampoo, first move your hair away from the affected area on the scalp.
- Apply a small amount of shampoo directly onto the scalp lesion. Do not let the shampoo come into contact with the skin on your face, your eyes or your lips. In case of contact, rinse thoroughly with water.
- Spread the product so that the entire lesion is covered with a thin uniform film. Massage Clodan Shampoo gently into the lesion and repeat for other scalp lesions if needed. If the shampoo gets in another area on your scalp, rinse well with water.
- Leave Clodan Shampoo on your scalp for 15 minutes before lathering and rinsing. No other shampoo is needed, but you may wash your hair with a non-medicated shampoo after using Clodan Shampoo.
- Clodan Shampoo should be used on the scalp only. It is not to be used on the face, groin or axillae (armpits). Do not get Clodan Shampoo near or in your eyes, mouth or vagina. In case of contact, rinse thoroughly with water all parts of the body that came in contact with the shampoo.
- You should not bandage or cover your head with a shower cap, bathing cap, or a towel, while Clodan Shampoo is on your scalp, unless your doctor tells you to.
- Wash your hands after applying Clodan Shampoo.
Related questions
- Does Clodan shampoo work for hair loss?
- What is clobetasol propionate cream used for? Uses and side effects
- How effective is clobetasol for hair growth?
Bottom Line
- Clodan (clobetasol propionate) Shampoo, 0.05% is applied onto a dry scalp once a day as a thin film. Use only in adults 18 years and older. Do not apply to a wet scalp and only apply to the area being treated.
- Leave the film in place for 15 minutes before lathering and rinsing.
- If the shampoo gets in another area on your scalp, rinse well with water. It is for use only on the scalp.
- Treatment with Clodan Shampoo should be limited to 4 consecutive weeks or sooner. Follow your doctor’s directions for length of treatment.
This is not all the information you need to know about Clodan (clobetasol propionate 0.05%) Shampoo for safe and effective use. Review the full Clodan Shampoo information here, and discuss this information and any questions you have with your doctor or other health care provider.
References
- Clodan (clobetasol propionate shampoo 0.05%). Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals. Fairfield, NJ. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/fda/fdaDrugXsl.cfm
Read next
Does clobetasol cause hair loss or growth?
Clobetasol can stimulate hair growth. Regrowth may be noticed as early as six weeks into treatment but may take up to 12 to 14 weeks to occur. In some people, hair regrowth does not persist long-term. Clobetasol should only be used for hair loss associated with inflammatory conditions of the scalp such as alopecia areata, scarring alopecia, psoriasis, eczema, or dermatitis. Hair loss or hair thinning may also occur, but this is a very rare side effect and is estimated to occur in only 1 out of every 300 people who use clobetasol. Clobetasol is a potent topical steroid and is not a good option for hair and scalp conditions that are not associated with inflammation. Continue reading
How long does it take for clobetasol propionate to work?
It takes about one to three days for clobetasol propionate to start working when it is being used to treat eczema. Some improvement in symptoms such as inflammation (redness) and itching, should be noticed within this time. Other symptoms, such as dryness, crusting, or scaling may take a bit longer to resolve, but improvement should occur within a week. Continue reading
Clobetasol vs. triamcinolone - how do they compare?
Topical clobetasol (Clobex, Impoyz, generics) is considered a very high potency topical corticosteroid (“steroid”) used on the skin, while triamcinolone (Kenalog, Triderm, generics) is a medium-to-low potency medicine. These prescription products may be used to treat conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, skin allergies or rashes or serious insect bites. Continue reading
See also:
Related medical questions
- Halobetasol vs. clobetasol - How do they compare?
- Can clobetasol be used for toenail fungus?
- Can clobetasol propionate be used for poison ivy?
- How long does clobetasol stay in your system?
- How do you use Impoyz cream?
- What's difference between Olux and Olux-E?
- How do you apply clobetasol propionate for lichen sclerosus?
- Can you use clobetasol on your face?
- How do you use clobetasol propionate on your scalp?
- How long should you use clobetasol propionate cream for?
- What causes Plaque Psoriasis?
- Can clobetasol make you gain weight?
Drug information
- Clodan Information for Consumers
- Clodan prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side Effects of Clodan (detailed)
Related support groups
- Clodan (2 questions, 3 members)