Clocortolone Pivalate is a corticosteroid sold in the U.S. under 2 brand and generic names, for facial dermatoses, foot dermatoses and hand dermatoses. Below: what the FDA label says, every product that contains it, what the pills look like, and its recall record.
From the FDA label for Clocortolone Pivalate (application ANDA206370). Other clocortolone pivalate products — different forms, different strengths — are dosed differently. Follow the label for the one you were prescribed.
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.
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
Topical corticosteroids are contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparation.
Same active ingredient — different manufacturer, form, price and FDA recall record. That last one is what our independent score measures.
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Generic? | Typical price | |
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| 1 | 70/100 | Prescription | Topical | Generic | $5 | View → | |
| 2 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Topical | Generic | $5 |
From the FDA Enforcement database. A recall covers specific lots — not the drug as a whole.
Sources: FDA openFDA drug label, National Drug Code Directory, and Enforcement (recall) database. This page reproduces public FDA data and is not medical advice. Dosing is set by your prescriber.
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