Clocortolone
Clocortolone is a topical corticosteroid medication used to treat inflammatory and pruritic (itchy) skin conditions. It is prescribed for various dermatological disorders affecting the skin, such as eczema and certain types of dermatitis. The medication is applied directly to the affected area of skin to reduce redness, swelling, and itching.
Clocortolone is a topical corticosteroid that treats inflammatory skin conditions by reducing inflammation, swelling, and itching when applied to the skin.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- D07AB21
- RxNorm
- 21249
- Generic
- Clocortolone
- Class
- atc-d07
- Brands
- Cloderm
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- topical
- Forms
- cream
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Clocortolone is used to treat inflammatory and pruritic skin disorders including atopic dermatitis, eczema, contact dermatitis, and other corticosteroid-responsive dermatological conditions affecting the skin.
As a topical corticosteroid, clocortolone works by suppressing the inflammatory response in the skin. It reduces inflammation, decreases immune cell activity, and inhibits the release of inflammatory mediators to relieve symptoms like redness, swelling, and itching.
Clocortolone is for external use only and should not be applied to open wounds, infected skin, or the face unless specifically directed by a healthcare provider. Prolonged use on large areas of skin should be avoided as it may lead to systemic corticosteroid effects. Patients should follow their prescribed dosage and duration of treatment.
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