clobetasol propionate
Clobetasol Propionate is a corticosteroid used to treat Dermatitis, Facial Dermatoses, Foot Dermatoses, Hand Dermatoses.
Corticosteroid · by Wockhardt Bio Ag
Generic of Impoyz
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Clobetasol Propionate
- Drug class
- Corticosteroid
- Form
- Spray/Inhaler, Topical, Solution, Drops
- Strength
- Clobetasol Propionate 0.05%
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Generic
- May treat
- dermatitis, facial dermatoses, foot dermatoses
- Manufacturer
- Wockhardt Bio Ag
- FDA application
- ANDA075205
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
Drug class
How this class works, per Corticosteroids - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf.
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
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Dosage forms
Spray/Inhaler, Topical, Solution and Drops
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Clobetasol Propionate treat?
- Clobetasol Propionate (Clobetasol Propionate) may be used to treat dermatitis, facial dermatoses, foot dermatoses, hand dermatoses, inflammation, leg dermatoses, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- How does Clobetasol Propionate work?
- Clobetasol Propionate is a corticosteroid. Corticosteroids mimic the body's natural stress hormone cortisol: they enter cells and bind a glucocorticoid receptor that switches off genes for inflammatory chemicals, calming swelling, redness, and an overactive immune response.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Clobetasol Propionate?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Clobetasol Propionate. To pay less, Clobetasol Propionate is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Clobetasol Propionate?
- Clobetasol Propionate is marketed by Wockhardt Bio Ag. You can see Wockhardt Bio Ag's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Clobetasol Propionate a brand-name or generic drug?
- Clobetasol Propionate is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Clobetasol Propionate. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.
- Is Clobetasol Propionate available over the counter?
- No. Clobetasol Propionate is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Clobetasol Propionate come in?
- Clobetasol Propionate is currently marketed as spray/inhaler, topical, solution and drops, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- What class of drug is Clobetasol Propionate?
- Clobetasol Propionate is classified as corticosteroid, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
- Is Clobetasol Propionate FDA-registered?
- Clobetasol Propionate is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA075205. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
What people report to the FDA about Clobetasol Propionate
The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) collects reports from patients and clinicians. It holds 11,499 reports naming Clobetasol Propionate, and the FDA flagged 47% of those reports as serious. The effects reported most often — leaving out reports about overdose, misuse or the condition being treated, which dominate the raw list for common medicines:
- pruritus1,000 reports
- rash708 reports
- psoriasis588 reports
- fatigue544 reports
- headache544 reports
- nausea473 reports
- diarrhoea460 reports
- arthralgia439 reports
Read these as a signal, not a rate. A report does not mean Clobetasol Propionate caused the effect — anyone can file one, and many describe people taking several medicines for several conditions. Crucially there is no denominator: FAERS does not record how many people took the drug, so these counts cannot be turned into “X% of patients” — a bigger number often just means a more widely used or more talked-about drug. Duplicates exist, and publicity drives reporting. For what is actually established, read the FDA label.
Source: openFDA drug/event (FAERS), retrieved September 25, 2026.
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