What is Temovate? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Temovate

• Do not cover, wrap, or wear tight fitting clothes over your treated skin areas unless directed by your doctor. Allow the cream or liquid to dry before you put on your clothes.

• Cream, foam, shampoo, or spray: Do not use this medicine on your face, underarms, or groin area unless your doctor tells you to. Do not use Impoyz„¢ cream if there is thinning of the skin on the application site.

• Foam: Do not dispense the foam directly into your hands, unless your hands are the affected area.

• Shampoo: Apply the shampoo to your dry scalp. Part your hair so that you only treat the affected areas. Apply a small amount to the area, massage gently, and leave it on for 15 minutes. Add water, lather, and rinse well.

• Topical application routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after you use this medicine. Make sure your skin is clean and dry before you apply this medicine.

• Topical application routeApply a thin layer of the medicine to the affected area. Rub it in gently.

• Topical application routeDo not inhale this medicine or use it near heat or an open flame. Do not puncture, break, or burn the aerosol can.

• It is very important that you keep using this medicine for the full time of treatment to clear up your skin or scalp problem completely. Do not miss any doses.

• Do not use this medicine for more than 2 weeks at a time unless directed by your doctor.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Missed dose: Topical application routeApply a dose as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and apply a regular dose. Do not apply extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not refrigerate or freeze.

• The foam and spray is flammable. Avoid heat, flames, and smoking when you apply the medicine. Do not poke holes in the can or bottle or throw it into a fire, even if the can or bottle is empty.

• Topical application routeUse this medicine only on your skin. Rinse it off right away if it gets on a cut or scrape. Do not get the medicine in your eyes, nose, or mouth.

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

• Topical application routeApply a thin layer of the medicine to the affected area. Rub it in gently.

• Topical application routeUse this medicine only on your skin. Rinse it off right away if it gets on a cut or scrape. Do not get the medicine in your eyes, nose, or mouth.

• Foam: Do not dispense the foam directly into your hands, unless your hands are the affected area.

• The foam and spray is flammable. Avoid heat, flames, and smoking when you apply the medicine. Do not poke holes in the can or bottle or throw it into a fire, even if the can or bottle is empty.

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

• Cream, foam, shampoo, or spray: Do not use this medicine on your face, underarms, or groin area unless your doctor tells you to. Do not use Impoyz„¢ cream if there is thinning of the skin on the application site.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not refrigerate or freeze.

• Do not use this medicine for more than 2 weeks at a time unless directed by your doctor.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Topical application routeDo not inhale this medicine or use it near heat or an open flame. Do not puncture, break, or burn the aerosol can.

• Do not cover, wrap, or wear tight fitting clothes over your treated skin areas unless directed by your doctor. Allow the cream or liquid to dry before you put on your clothes.

• Shampoo: Apply the shampoo to your dry scalp. Part your hair so that you only treat the affected areas. Apply a small amount to the area, massage gently, and leave it on for 15 minutes. Add water, lather, and rinse well.

• It is very important that you keep using this medicine for the full time of treatment to clear up your skin or scalp problem completely. Do not miss any doses.

• Topical application routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after you use this medicine. Make sure your skin is clean and dry before you apply this medicine.

• Missed dose: Topical application routeApply a dose as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and apply a regular dose. Do not apply extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

What to do if you miss a dose of Temovate

Temovate contraindications - Who shouldn't take Temovate?

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to clobetasol.

Temovate warnings

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Round, puffy face

• Weight gain around your neck, upper back, breast, face, or waist

• Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments. Tell your doctor if your skin condition does not improve within 2 weeks.

• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine several days before you have surgery or medical tests.

• Topical application routeDo not use this medicine to treat a skin problem your doctor has not examined.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Adrenal gland problemsHigh blood sugarIncrease risk for cataracts or glaucomaSkin infectionAllergic contact dermatitis

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, an adrenal problem (including Cushing disease), diabetes, eye or vision problems (including cataracts or glaucoma), or a skin infection.

Temovate interactions & what to avoid when taking Temovate

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments. Tell your doctor if your skin condition does not improve within 2 weeks.

• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine several days before you have surgery or medical tests.

• Topical application routeDo not use this medicine to treat a skin problem your doctor has not examined.

• Do not use this medicine together with other steroids unless directed by your doctor.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Adrenal gland problemsSkin infectionAllergic contact dermatitis