Cloderm Side Effects

Generic Name: clocortolone topical

Note: This page contains information about the side effects of clocortolone topical. Some of the dosage forms included on this document may not apply to the brand name Cloderm.

For the Consumer

Applies to clocortolone topical: topical cream

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking clocortolone topical (the active ingredient contained in Cloderm) hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Topical steroid medicine can be absorbed through the skin, which may cause steroid side effects throughout the body. Stop using clocortolone topical and call your doctor if you have:

• blurred vision, or seeing halos around lights;

• uneven heartbeats;

• sleep problems (insomnia);

• weight gain, puffiness in your face; or

• tired feeling.

Also stop using clocortolone topical and call your doctor at once if you have:

• severe skin irritation where the medicine was applied; or

• signs of skin infection (swelling, redness, warmtth, oozing).

Common side effects may include:

• burning or itching of treated skin;

• skin dryness or irritation;

• increased hair growth;

• acne, skin rash;

• folliculitis (redness or crusting around your hair follicles);

• stretch marks;

• lightened color of treated skin; or

• white or "pruned" appearance of the skin (caused by leaving wound dressings on for long periods of time).

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to clocortolone topical: topical cream

General

The most commonly reported side effects were burning, itching, irritation, and dryness.^[Ref]

Endocrine

Frequency not reported: Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis suppression, Cushing's syndrome^[Ref]

Nervous system

Frequency not reported: Intracranial hypertension (including bulging fontanelles, headaches, bilateral papilledema)^[Ref]

Metabolic

Frequency not reported: Hyperglycemia, glucosuria^[Ref]

Dermatologic

Frequency not reported: Folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, maceration of the skin, secondary infection, skin atrophy, striae, miliaria^[Ref]

Local

Frequency not reported: Burning, itching, irritation, dryness^[Ref]

Not all side effects for Cloderm may be reported. You should always consult a doctor or healthcare professional for medical advice. Side effects can be reported to the FDA here.

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