If you do use an occlusive dressing, do not use it for more than 12 hours a day. Do not use clobetasol topical to treat any area of the body that it is not prescribed for. This could be very dangerous. Clobetasol topical is not approved for use in children younger than12 years of age. Use clobetasol topical cautiously, and only under the supervision of a doctor, to treat a child.
Children are much more sensitive to the effects of clobetasol topical.
Do not use more than 50 grams of clobetasol cream, ointment, or gel or more than 50 mL of the lotion in 1 week, or apply it for longer than 2 weeks in a row. Clobetasol is a topical steroid. It reduces or inhibits the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation, redness, and swelling. Clobetasol is used to treat the inflammation caused by a number of conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, and psoriasis. Clobetasol topical may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.