impeklo
Impeklo (Clobetasol Propionate) is a corticosteroid used to treat Dermatitis, Facial Dermatoses, Foot Dermatoses, Hand Dermatoses.
Clobetasol Propionate · by Pharmobedient
Available as a generic: Clobetasol Propionate
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Clobetasol Propionate
- Drug class
- Corticosteroid
- Form
- Topical
- Strength
- Clobetasol Propionate 0.05%
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- dermatitis, facial dermatoses, foot dermatoses
- Manufacturer
- Pharmobedient
- FDA application
- NDA213691
- 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
Topical
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Impeklo treat?
- Impeklo (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 Impeklo work?
- Impeklo 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 Impeklo?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Impeklo. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Impeklo?
- Impeklo is marketed by Pharmobedient. You can see Pharmobedient's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Impeklo a brand-name or generic drug?
- Impeklo is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Clobetasol Propionate. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Clobetasol Propionate are available — ask your pharmacist.
- Is Impeklo available over the counter?
- No. Impeklo 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 Impeklo come in?
- Impeklo is currently marketed as topical, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- What class of drug is Impeklo?
- Impeklo is classified as corticosteroid, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
- Is Impeklo FDA-registered?
- Impeklo is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA213691. 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 — the active ingredient in Impeklo, 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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