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Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g Ointment — NDC 42291-077-60 (Billing 42291-0077-60)

by AvKARE · 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 60 g in 1 TUBE

This is a package of Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g Ointment from AvKARE, marketed since Jun 2020 and currently FDA-listed.

NDC 42291-0077-60
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 42291-077-60 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains60 g in 1 tube Pack sizes4 compare ↓
Also priced by: Part D plans $0.2669/unit — full pricing hub ↓
Product page 42291-0077-15 Also comes in: 15 g 42291-077-15 30 g 42291-077-30 45 g 42291-077-45
Rx only Generic On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
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Other active recalls for Clobetasol Propionate (different manufacturers) — 1 · tap to view
These affect other manufacturers’ products for the same ingredient — not necessarily the exact NDC on this page.
Class II · Aug 3, 2026 — Failed content uniformity specifications. (Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.) · FDA recall D-0789-2026
Each entry is an official FDA enforcement report — look up any recall number in the FDA recall database ↗

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 42291-077-60
Product NDC 42291-077
11-digit billing NDC 42291007760
NCPDP billing unit GM — per gram (weight)
RxCUI 861448
UNII 779619577M
UPC 0348897077300
Application # ANDA209701
SPL Set ID a862de41-1500-9136-e053-2a95a90a6080
Established class (EPC) Corticosteroid
Mechanism of action Corticosteroid Hormone Receptor Agonists
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category ANDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2020-06-18
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form OINTMENT
Substance CLOBETASOL PROPIONATE
TE code (Orange Book) AB · RLD · RS

Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification

GPI-14 90550025104205
GPI class Clobetasol Propionate
GCN Seq No 007635
GCN 32130
HICL code 003327
Ingredient (HICL) Clobetasol Propionate
HIC1 code Q
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Ear/Eye/Nose/Rectum/Topical/Vagina/Other
HIC2 code Q5
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Agents Acting Principally On The Skin
HIC3 code Q5P
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Topical Anti-Inflammatory Steroidal
AHFS code 84:06.08.00
AHFS class Corticosteroids (Skin, Mucous Membrane)
FDB label name CLOBETASOL 0.05% OINTMENT
FDB brand name Clobetasol Propionate
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
Quick answers
  • GSN (GCN sequence number): 007635
  • GCN: 32130
  • GPI-14 (Medi-Span): 90550025104205
  • HICL (First Databank): 003327
  • AHFS class code: 84:06.08.00
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 861448
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 42291-077-60 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 42291-0077-60. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Corticosteroid class.

Pharmacologic class Corticosteroid
Drug family (ATC) Corticosteroids, very potent (group IV), Corticosteroids, plain
How it works Corticosteroid Hormone Receptor Agonists
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

Clinical

Label name CLOBETASOL 0.05% OINTMENT Ingredient Clobetasol Propionate
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • It calms inflamed, itchy skin and scalp conditions, including plaque psoriasis. The exact use depends on your product, such as shampoo for scalp psoriasis or spray for plaque psori...
  • Usually only a short time, often 2 weeks and up to 4 weeks for some products. Stop when your skin is under control. If you see no improvement in 2 weeks, check back with your presc...
  • Generally no. Most clobetasol skin products should not be used on the face, armpits or groin. Keep it out of your eyes and mouth, and follow your product's directions.
  • Mild burning, stinging, itching or dryness where you apply it. Call your doctor if your skin thins, breaks out, looks infected or gets worse. Also call for signs of steroid effects...
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Supplement & herbal interactions

Some supplements/herbs that may interact with Clobetasol Propionate — tap one for details:

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Nutrient depletion considerations

Clobetasol may be associated with lower levels of 8 nutrients — worth a chat with your pharmacist, not a cause for alarm.

🧪 Full Clobetasol nutrient depletion report →
An association is not a deficiency. Educational only — don't start or stop anything without professional guidance.
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer gPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 $0.2669 $16.01 / 60 g
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
42291-0077-15 42291-077-15 Main listing 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 15 g in 1 TUBE 2020-06-18 — Active
42291-0077-30 42291-077-30 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 30 g in 1 TUBE 2020-06-18 — Active
42291-0077-45 42291-077-45 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 45 g in 1 TUBE 2020-06-18 — Active
42291-0077-60 You're viewing this 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 60 g in 1 TUBE 2020-06-18 — Active

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in this package?
This package is listed by the FDA — 1 tube in 1 carton / 60 g in 1 tube.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g Ointment?
Use the 11-digit billing form listed in the identifiers section of this page. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 00713-0656-15 Cosette 1 tube $0.138 AB Availability likely —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 21922-0017-04 Encube 1 tube $0.138 AB Availability likely —
Clobetasol Propionate ANDA .5 mg/g 33342-0506-15 Macleods 1 tube $0.138 AB Availability likely —
clobetasol propionate .5 mg/g 43386-0096-60 Lupin 1 tube $0.138 AB Availability likely —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 51672-1259-01 Sun 1 tube $0.138 AB Availability likely —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 59651-0732-14 Aurobindo 1 tube $0.138 AB Availability likely —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 62332-0465-15 Alembic 1 tube $0.138 AB Availability likely —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 70700-0106-15 Xiromed, 15 g $0.138 AB Availability likely —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 72603-0855-01 NorthStar 1 tube $0.138 AB Availability likely —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 69238-1532-03 Amneal 1 tube $0.167 AB1 Availability likely —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 51672-1258-01 Sun 1 tube $0.193 AB1 Availability likely —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 70700-0109-15 Xiromed, 1 tube $0.193 AB1 Availability likely —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 62332-0547-15 Alembic 1 tube $0.193 AB1 Availability likely —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 13668-0569-01 Torrent 15 g $0.193 AB1 Availability likely —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 00168-0163-15 E. 15 g $0.193 AB1 Availability likely —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 68180-0956-01 Lupin 1 tube $0.193 AB1 Availability likely —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 68462-0529-17 Glenmark 1 tube $0.224 — FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 00168-0162-15 E. 15 g $0.295 AB FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 68462-0530-17 Glenmark 1 tube $0.329 — FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 70710-1401-01 Zydus 1 tube $0.329 AB FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 16714-0782-01 Northstar 1 tube $0.329 — Discontinued —
Clobetasol Propionate (emollient) .5 mg/g 00168-0301-15 E. 1 tube $0.590 AB2 Discontinued —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 51672-1297-01 Sun 1 tube $0.601 AB2 Availability likely —
Clobetasol Propionate (emollient) .5 mg/g 83148-0064-15 The 1 tube $0.601 AB2 Availability likely —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 00168-0293-15 E. 15 g $0.666 AB FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 45802-0925-14 Padagis 1 tube $0.862 AB Availability likely —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 51672-1294-01 Sun 1 tube $0.862 AB Availability likely —
clobetasol propionate .5 mg/g 40032-0096-60 Novel 1 tube — AB FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/gthis 42291-0077-60 AvKARE 1 tube — AB FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 46708-0465-15 Alembic 1 tube — AB FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 50090-5488-00 A-S 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 50090-6402-00 A-S 1 tube — AB FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 50090-6731-00 A-S 1 tube — AB FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 50090-8001-00 A-S 1 tube — AB FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 63629-2455-01 Bryant 1 tube — AB FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 63629-2456-01 Bryant 1 tube — AB FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 63629-2457-01 Bryant 1 tube — AB FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 63629-2458-01 Bryant 1 tube — AB FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 68071-3922-05 NuCare 1 tube — AB FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 68788-7963-01 Preferred 1 tube — AB FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 70771-1209-01 Zydus 1 tube — AB FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 71335-2837-01 Bryant 1 tube — AB FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 71335-2851-01 Bryant 1 tube — AB FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 71335-2859-01 Bryant 1 tube — AB FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 71335-2860-01 Bryant 1 tube — AB FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 72162-1273-02 Bryant 1 tube — AB FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 50090-0549-00 A-S 1 tube — AB1 FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 50090-5079-00 A-S 1 tube — AB1 FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 50090-6717-00 A-S 1 tube — AB1 FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 63629-8637-01 Bryant 1 tube — AB FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 63629-8638-01 Bryant 1 tube — AB FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 63629-2331-01 Bryant 1 tube — AB1 FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 63629-2332-01 Bryant 1 tube — AB1 FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 46708-0547-15 Alembic 1 tube — AB1 FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 82804-0083-30 Proficient 30 g — AB1 FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 72162-1438-02 Bryant 1 tube — AB FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 72162-1961-02 Bryant 1 tube — AB1 FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate (emollient) .5 mg/g 72162-2628-02 Bryant 1 tube — AB2 FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 72189-0262-30 DIRECT 30 g — AB1 FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 63629-2329-01 Bryant 60 g — AB1 FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 63629-2330-01 Bryant 1 tube — AB1 FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 63629-8639-01 Bryant 1 tube — AB FDA listed —
Clobetasol Propionate .5 mg/g 42291-0076-15 AvKARE 1 tube — AB1 FDA listed —
About this product: this is a generic version of the medicine. FDA equivalence ratings are shown when available, and other versions are listed above, least expensive first.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

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2020
On the market since
Jun 2020
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2026
Currently FDA-listed
6 years listed
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Generic on the market
this product is a generic
✅This is a generic drug

This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

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Where does this data come from?
Source: official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed and the openFDA label index. Structured IACT rows and label-wide narrative are kept separate; availability and product-level specificity depend on the submitted label.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerAvKARE
Application holderXIROMED PHARMA ESPANA SL
FDA applicationANDA209701 (ANDA)
Labeler code42291
First marketedJun 2020
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio384 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Very long sections are excerpted here and marked; the full text is on DailyMed (linked in the sources below). Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⛔ Contraindications 🤒 Adverse Reactions 🧒 Pediatric Use 🧓 Geriatric Use 🆘 Overdosage 🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 📋 Description 💬 Information for Patients ⚠️ Precautions 🍼 Nursing Mothers 🧬 Pharmacokinetics 📄 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 99 words ▾

INDICATIONS AND USAGE: Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP is a super-high potency corticosteroid formulation indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid responsive dermatoses. Treatment beyond 2 consecutive weeks is not recommended, and the total dosage should not exceed 50 g/week because of the potential for the drug to suppress the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. Use in pediatric patients under 12 years of age is not recommended.

As with other highly active corticosteroids, therapy should be discontinued when control has been achieved. If no improvement is seen within 2 weeks, reassessment of the diagnosis may be necessary.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 137 words ▾

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Apply a thin layer of Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP to the affected skin areas twice daily and rub in gently and completely. (See INDICATIONS AND USAGE. ) Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP is a super-high potency topical corticosteroid; therefore, treatment should be limited to 2 consecutive weeks, and amounts greater than 50 g/week should not be used. As with other highly active corticosteroids, therapy should be discontinued when control has been achieved.

If no improvement is seen within 2 weeks, reassessment of diagnosis may be necessary. Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP should not be used with occlusive dressings. Geriatric Use: In studies where geriatric patients (65 years of age or older, see PRECAUTIONS ) have been treated with clobetasol propionate ointment, safety did not differ from that in younger patients; therefore, no dosage adjustment is recommended.

⛔ Contraindications 23 words ▾

CONTRAINDICATIONS: Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP is contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparations.

🤒 Adverse Reactions 118 words ▾

ADVERSE REACTIONS: In controlled clinical trials, the most frequent adverse events reported for Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP were burning sensation, irritation, and itching in 0.5% of treated patients. Less frequent adverse reactions were stinging, cracking, erythema, folliculitis, numbness of fingers, skin atrophy, and telangiectasia. Cushing’s syndrome has been reported in infants and adults as a result of prolonged use of topical clobetasol propionate formulations.

The following additional local adverse reactions have been reported with topical corticosteroids, and they may occur more frequently with the use of occlusive dressings and higher potency corticosteroids. These reactions are listed in an approximately decreasing order of occurrence: dryness, acneiform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, secondary infection, irritation, striae, and miliaria.

🧒 Pediatric Use 149 words ▾

Pediatric Use: Safety and effectiveness of Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP in pediatric patients have not been established. Use in children under 12 years of age is not recommended. Because of a higher ratio of skin surface area to body mass, pediatric patients are at a greater risk than adults of HPA axis suppression and Cushing’s syndrome when they are treated with topical corticosteroids.

They are therefore also at greater risk of adrenal insufficiency during or after withdrawal of treatment. Adverse effects including striae have been reported with inappropriate use of topical corticosteroids in infants and children . HPA axis suppression, Cushing’s syndrome, linear growth retardation, delayed weight gain and intracranial hypertension have been reported in children receiving topical corticosteroids.

Manifestations of adrenal suppression in children include low plasma cortisol levels, and an absence of response to ACTH stimulation. Manifestations of intracranial hypertension include bulging fontanelles, headaches, and bilateral papilledema.

🧓 Geriatric Use 79 words ▾

Geriatric Use: A limited number of patients at or above 65 years of age have been treated with clobetasol propionate ointment (n = 101) in US and non-US clinical trials. While the number of patients is too small to permit separate analysis of efficacy and safety, the adverse reactions reported in this population were similar to those reported by younger patients. Based on available data, no adjustment of dosage of Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP in geriatric patients is warranted.

🆘 Overdosage 20 words ▾

OVERDOSAGE: Topically applied Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP can be absorbed in sufficient amounts to produce systemic effects (see PRECAUTIONS ).

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 180 words ▾

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY: Like other topical corticosteroids, clobetasol propionate has anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, and vasoconstrictive properties. The mechanism of the anti-inflammatory activity of the topical steroids, in general, is unclear. However, corticosteroids are thought to act by the induction of phospholipase A 2 inhibitory proteins, collectively called lipocortins.

It is postulated that these proteins control the biosynthesis of potent mediators of inflammation such as prostaglandins and leukotrienes by inhibiting the release of their common precursor, arachidonic acid. Arachidonic acid is released from membrane phospholipids by phospholipase A 2 . Pharmacokinetics: The extent of percutaneous absorption of topical corticosteroids is determined by many factors, including the vehicle and the integrity of the epidermal barrier.

Occlusive dressings with hydrocortisone for up to 24 hours has not been demonstrated to increase penetration; however, occlusion of hydrocortisone for 96 hours markedly enhances penetration. Topical corticosteroids can be absorbed from normal intact skin. Inflammation and/or other disease processes in the skin may increase percutaneous absorption.

Studies performed with clobetasol propionate ointment indicate that it is in the super-high range of potency as compared with other topical corticosteroids.

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 60 words ▾

HOW SUPPLIED: Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP, 0.05% is supplied in 15-g (NDC 42291-077-15), 30-g (NDC 42291-077-30), 45-g (NDC 42291-077-45), and 60-g (NDC 42291-077-60) tubes. Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted between 15° and 30°C (59° and 86°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Do not refrigerate. Manufactured For: AvKARE Pulaski, TN 38478 Product of Spain 04/2020 PI077-00

📋 Description 129 words ▾

DESCRIPTION: Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP contains the active compound clobetasol propionate, a synthetic corticosteroid, for topical dermatologic use. Clobetasol, an analog of prednisolone, has a high degree of glucocorticoid activity and a slight degree of mineralocorticoid activity. Chemically, clobetasol propionate is (11β,16β)-21-chloro-9-fluoro-11-hydroxy-16-methyl-17-(1-oxopropoxy)-pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, and it has the following structural formula: Clobetasol propionate USP has the empirical formula C 25 H 32 ClFO 5 and a molecular weight of 466.97.

It is a white to almost white, crystalline powder, practically insoluble in water; slightly soluble in benzene and diethyl ether; sparingly soluble in ethanol; freely soluble in acetone, in dimethylsulfoxide, in chloroform, in methanol and in dioxane. Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP, 0.05% contains clobetasol propionate USP 0.5 mg/g in a base of propylene glycol, sorbitan sesquioleate, and white petrolatum. Structural Formula

💬 Information for Patients 87 words ▾

Information for Patients: Patients using topical corticosteroids should receive the following information and instructions: This medication is to be used as directed by the physician. It is for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes.

This medication should not be used for any disorder other than that for which it was prescribed. The treated skin area should not be bandaged, otherwise covered or wrapped, so as to be occlusive unless directed by the physician. Patients should report any signs of local adverse reactions to the physician.

⚠️ Precautions ~3 min read ▾

PRECAUTIONS: General: Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP should not be used in the treatment of rosacea or perioral dermatitis, and should not be used on the face, groin, or axillae. Systemic absorption of topical corticosteroids can produce reversible HPA axis suppression with the potential for glucocorticosteroid insufficiency after withdrawal from treatment. Manifestations of Cushing’s syndrome, hyperglycemia, and glucosuria can also be produced in some patients by systemic absorption of topical corticosteroids while on therapy.

Patients applying a topical steroid to a large surface area or to areas under occlusion should be evaluated periodically for evidence of HPA axis suppression. This may be done by using the ACTH stimulation, A.M. plasma cortisol, and urinary free cortisol tests. Patients receiving super-potent corticosteroids should not be treated for more than 2 weeks at a time and only small areas should be treated at any one time due to the increased risk of HPA suppression.

Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP produced HPA axis suppression when used at doses as low as 2 g/day for 1 week in patients with eczema. If HPA axis suppression is noted, an attempt should be made to withdraw the drug, to reduce the frequency of application, or to substitute a less potent corticosteroid. Recovery of HPA axis function is generally prompt upon discontinuation of topical corticosteroids.

Infrequently, signs and symptoms of glucocorticosteroid insufficiency may occur requiring supplemental systemic corticosteroids. For information on systemic supplementation, see prescribing information for those products. Pediatric patients may be more susceptible to systemic toxicity from equivalent doses due to their larger skin surface to body mass ratios (see PRECAUTIONS: Pediatric Use ).

If irritation develops, Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP should be discontinued and appropriate therapy instituted. Allergic contact dermatitis with corticosteroids is usually diagnosed by observing a failure to heal rather than noting a clinical exacerbation as with most topical products not containing corticosteroids. Such an observation should be corroborated with appropriate diagnostic patch testing.

If concomitant skin infections are present or develop, an appropriate antifungal or antibacterial agent should be used. If a favorable response does not occur promptly, use of Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP should be discontinued until the infection has been adequately controlled. Information for Patients: Patients using topical corticosteroids should receive the following information and instructions: This medication is to be used as directed by the physician.

It is for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes. This medication should not be used for any disorder other than that for which it was prescribed.

The treated skin area should not be bandaged, otherwise covered or wrapped, so as to be occlusive unless directed by the physician. Patients should report any signs of local adverse reactions to the physician. Laboratory Tests: The following tests may be helpful in evaluating patients for HPA axis suppression: ACTH stimulation test A.M. plasma cortisol test Urinary free cortisol test.

Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility: Long-term animal studies have not been performed to evaluate the carcinogenic potential of clobetasol propionate. Studies in the rat following subcutaneous administration at dosage levels up to 50 mcg/kg per day revealed that the females exhibited an increase in the number of resorbed embryos and a decrease in the number of living fetuses at the highest dose. Clobetasol propionate was non-mutagenic in three different test systems: the Ames test, the Saccharomyces cerevisiae gene conversion assay, and the E. coli B WP2 fluctuation test.

Pregnancy: Teratogenic Effects: Pregnancy Category C . Corticosteroids have been shown to be teratogenic in laboratory animals when administered systemically at relatively low… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

🍼 Nursing Mothers 68 words ▾

Nursing Mothers: Systemically administered corticosteroids appear in human milk and could suppress growth, interfere with endogenous corticosteroid production, or cause other untoward effects. It is not known whether topical administration of corticosteroids could result in sufficient systemic absorption to produce detectable quantities in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP is administered to a nursing woman.

🧬 Pharmacokinetics 93 words ▾

Pharmacokinetics: The extent of percutaneous absorption of topical corticosteroids is determined by many factors, including the vehicle and the integrity of the epidermal barrier. Occlusive dressings with hydrocortisone for up to 24 hours has not been demonstrated to increase penetration; however, occlusion of hydrocortisone for 96 hours markedly enhances penetration. Topical corticosteroids can be absorbed from normal intact skin.

Inflammation and/or other disease processes in the skin may increase percutaneous absorption. Studies performed with clobetasol propionate ointment indicate that it is in the super-high range of potency as compared with other topical corticosteroids.

📄 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility 88 words ▾

Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility: Long-term animal studies have not been performed to evaluate the carcinogenic potential of clobetasol propionate. Studies in the rat following subcutaneous administration at dosage levels up to 50 mcg/kg per day revealed that the females exhibited an increase in the number of resorbed embryos and a decrease in the number of living fetuses at the highest dose. Clobetasol propionate was non-mutagenic in three different test systems: the Ames test, the Saccharomyces cerevisiae gene conversion assay, and the E. coli B WP2 fluctuation test.

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 25 words ▾

PACKAGE LABEL- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL- 15 G CONTAINER 15 30 45 60

PACKAGE LABEL- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 15 G CARTON 15c 30c 45c 60c

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗

Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Clobetasol Propionate — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 22 manufacturers.
⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Clobetasol Propionate. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.
Period
Total Part D spend
$28.79M
Claims incl. refills
813.5K
Beneficiaries
629K
Spend / beneficiary
$45.78
Spend / claim
$35.39
Trend by period
💵 About the dollar figures: spending is what Part D plans paid before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.

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