clocortolone pivalate

What is Clocortolone Pivalate?

From the FDA label:Clocortolone pivalate cream USP, 0.1% contains the medium potency topical corticosteroid, clocortolone pivalate, in a specially formulated water-washable emollient cream base consisting of benzyl alcohol, carbomer homopolymer Type B (carbopol 974P), edetate disodium, methylparaben, mineral oil, polyoxyl 40 stearate (MYRJ 40S), propylparaben, purified water, sodium hydroxide, stearyl alcohol and white petrolatum. Chemically, clocortolone pivalate is 9-chloro-6α-fluoro-11β, 21-dihydroxy-16αmethylpregna-1, 4-diene-3, 20-dione 21-pivalate. Its structure is as follows: Chemical Structure

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Frequently asked questions

What does Clocortolone Pivalate treat?

Clocortolone Pivalate (Clocortolone Pivalate) may be used to treat facial dermatoses, foot dermatoses, hand dermatoses, inflammation, leg dermatoses, scalp 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 Clocortolone Pivalate work?

Clocortolone Pivalate 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.

How is Clocortolone Pivalate rated?

pharmaranks gives Clocortolone Pivalate a composite score of 3.5 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

How much does Clocortolone Pivalate cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $5.21 per gm, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins. Pharmacies pay less for a same-class option, Desoximetasone — about $0.40 on the same basis.

Is there a coupon or discount for Clocortolone Pivalate?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Clocortolone Pivalate. To pay less, Clocortolone Pivalate 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 Clocortolone Pivalate?

Clocortolone Pivalate is marketed by Taro. You can see Taro's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Clocortolone Pivalate a brand-name or generic drug?

Clocortolone Pivalate is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Clocortolone Pivalate. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.

Is Clocortolone Pivalate available over the counter?

No. Clocortolone Pivalate 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 Clocortolone Pivalate come in?

Clocortolone Pivalate is currently marketed as topical, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Clocortolone Pivalate?

Clocortolone Pivalate is classified as corticosteroid, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Clocortolone Pivalate FDA-registered?

Clocortolone Pivalate is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA206370. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Clocortolone Pivalate been recalled by the FDA?

Clocortolone Pivalate has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Clocortolone Pivalate safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Clocortolone Pivalate a recall-safety score of 70/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.

What are the side effects of Clocortolone Pivalate?

Clocortolone Pivalate's side effects are taken directly from its FDA label. From the label: The following local adverse reactions are reported infrequently with topical corticosteroids, but may occur more frequently with the use of occlusive dressings.… Both common and serious reactions are documented in full on this page. This is general reference from the FDA, not medical advice — always consult a professional.