How does Tenovate Cream (Clobetasol Propionate) work:

Tenovate Cream (Clobetasol Propionate) is a topical corticosteroid which is of particular value when used in short courses for conditions which do not respond satisfactorily to less active steroids. Tenovate Cream is used to treat psoriasis, eczema, etc.

Dosage & Administration:

Apply Tenovate Cream to the affected area once or twice daily depending on your condition. As with other highly active topical steroid preparations, therapy should be discontinued when control is achieved. In the more responsive conditions this may be within a few days. If no improvement is seen within 2-4 weeks, you should consult your physician.

Side Effects:

• thinning and striae of skin
• dilatation of the superficial blood vessels
• pigmentation changes
• hypertrichosis

Precautions:

Long-term continuous topical therapy should be avoided in infants and children.

If applied to the eyelids, care is needed to ensure that the preparation does not enter the eye, as glaucoma or cataract might result.

If used in psoriasis careful patient supervision is important. If you are pregnant do not use without first discussing with your physician.