What drug class is clocortolone?

clocortolone is classified as a Corticosteroid Hormone Receptor Agonists.

Is there a generic version of clocortolone?

Yes, generic versions of clocortolone are available. See the Exact Equivalents section above for FDA-rated generic alternatives.

How does clocortolone work?

clocortolone mechanism of action information is available in the Drug Information section of this page.

Clocortolone

Also sold as: Cloderm

Corticosteroid Hormone Receptor AgonistsPrescription OnlyGeneric Available

Related Medications

Important: Only drugs listed as "Exact Equivalents" (FDA AB-rated) are confirmed interchangeable. All other listings are for informational reference only and do NOT indicate that drugs can be substituted without a physician's explicit guidance.

No equivalency data found yet for clocortolone. We're continuously adding data. Check back soon.

Insurance Coverage User-Reported

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No community coverage data yet for clocortolone.

Coverage data submission coming soon.

Drug Information

Indications & Uses

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Topical corticosteroids are indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.

Dosage & Administration

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Apply clocortolone pivalate cream USP, 0.1% sparingly to the affected areas three times a day and rub in gently. Occlusive dressings may be used for the management of psoriasis or recalcitrant conditions. If an infection develops, the use of occlusive dressings should be discontinued and appropriate anti-microbial therapy instituted.

Side Effects (Adverse Reactions)

ADVERSE REACTIONS The following local adverse reactions are reported infrequently with topical corticosteroids, but may occur more frequently with the use of occlusive dressings. These reactions are listed in an approximate decreasing order of occurrence: Burning Itching Irritation Dryness Folliculitis Hypertrichosis Acneform eruptions Hypopigmentation Perioral dermatitis Allergic contact dermatitis Maceration of the skin Secondary infection Skin atrophy Striae Miliaria

Contraindications

CONTRAINDICATIONS Topical corticosteroids are contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparation.

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