Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo: Uses, Side Effects and Dosage

What is Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo used for?

Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo is used in adults with scalp psoriasis to relieve redness, scaling, and itching.

How does Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo work?

Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo contains the medicinal ingredient clobetasol propionate. It belongs to a group of medicines called topical corticosteroids or topical steroids. Topical corticosteroids reduce inflammation by decreasing the body’s immune response. This can relieve symptoms such as redness and itching. Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo is not to be used for more than 4 weeks.

What are the ingredients in Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo?

Medicinal ingredient: clobetasol propionate

Non-medicinal ingredients: alcohol, citric acid monohydrate, coco-betaine, polyquaternium-10, purified water, sodium citrate dihydrate and sodium laureth sulfate

Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo comes in the following dosage form:

Shampoo, 0.05% w/w

Do not use Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo:

• if you are allergic to clobetasol propionate, any other corticosteroids or any of the other ingredients in Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo.
• on skin areas affected by bacterial, fungal, viral or parasitic infection or any untreated infection.
• on skin areas affected by a mycobacterial infection (including tuberculosis of the skin) or syphilitic skin infection.
• if you have chicken pox.
• to treat rosacea or acne.
• to treat inflammation or itching around the mouth, anus or genitals.
• to treat ulcerous wounds.

• in children under 2 years of age.

• on or near the eyes and eyelids (risk of glaucoma or cataracts).

To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional before you use Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo. Talk about any health conditions or problems you may have, including if you:

• think you have an infection on your scalp. Tell your healthcare professional before you use Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo, because you may need other medicines to treat the infection.
• have a weak immune response. Tell your healthcare professional if you suspect an infection has occurred as corticosteroids can make infections more likely and may mask their signs.
• are using or have previously used corticosteroids for treatment of skin disorders, allergic reactions, arthritis or asthma. Tell your healthcare professional if you have had an allergic reaction or experienced side effects to these medicines.
• have eye problems, such as glaucoma or cataracts.
• have adrenal gland problems. Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo can affect how your adrenal glands work.
• have skin problems caused by poor circulation.
• have recently had or are about to have any vaccination.
• use other oral or topical medication containing corticosteroids or medication intended to suppress your immune system (e.g. for autoimmune disease or after an organ transplant). Combining Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo with these medicines may result in serious infections.
• are less than 18 years of age. Children are at a greater risk of side effects, including adrenal suppression and may experience a decrease in the speed of their growth.

• are pregnant or trying to become pregnant.

• are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed.

Other warnings you should know about:

• Do not use Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo for more than 4 weeks.

• Adrenal Suppression:

  • Too much Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo passing through your skin can shut down your adrenal glands (adrenal suppression). This may happen if you use too much Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo or if you use it for too long, but it can happen with correct use. Using Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo` for longer than 4 weeks, over large areas of skin, on broken skin or on the face, underarms or groin can also increase your chances of developing adrenal suppression.
  • If your adrenal glands shut down, they may not start working right away after you stop using Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo which will make it hard for your body to respond properly to stress or illness. It can also cause the symptoms of Cushing’s syndrome. This is due to too much cortisol (a hormone) in your blood. It has also caused high levels of blood sugar (hyperglycemia) and high levels of sugar in the urine. Your healthcare professional may do special blood and urine tests to check your adrenal gland function, hormone levels and sugar levels while you are using Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo.
  • Covering the treated area can increase the amount of medicine absorbed through your skin. This may increase your chance of developing adrenal suppression. You should not cover the treated skin area with a bandage, shower/bathing cap or other covering unless your healthcare professional tells you to.

• Immunosuppression: Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo can suppress your immune system. This may:

  • hide symptoms of infections
  • reactivate dormant infections
  • cause infections due to lowered body resistance

Tell your healthcare professional if you suspect an infection has occurred while you are using Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo.

• Surgery: Before you have any surgery, including at the dentist’s office, tell your healthcare professional that you are using Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo.
• Vision Problems: If you experience symptoms such as increased eye pressure, blurred vision, or other visual disturbances, tell your healthcare professional. Corticosteroids, like Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo, can cause eye problems.
• Allergic Contact Dermatitis: You may develop contact dermatitis (allergic skin reaction) while using Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo. Tell your healthcare professional if your skin condition is not healing or gets worse.

Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take and skin products you use, including any drugs, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements or alternative medicines.

There are no known interactions with this medication.

How to use Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo:

• Use Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo only as directed by your healthcare professional in order to avoid serious side effects. Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, or for a longer period of time than your healthcare professional has told you.
• If you see another healthcare professional for any reason while you are using Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo, be sure to tell them you are using it.
• Do not use Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo for longer than 4 weeks. If your skin condition has not improved in 4 weeks, talk to your healthcare professional.
• Apply Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo on affected areas of the scalp once per day.
• Do not wet your hair at first. Apply Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo on your dry scalp.
• Move the hair away from the scalp so that one of the affected areas is exposed. Position the bottle over the lesion. Apply a small amount of the shampoo directly onto the lesion, letting the product naturally flow from the bottle (gently squeeze the bottle).
• Use only enough to cover the affected area of your scalp.
• Spread the product so that the entire lesion is covered with a thin uniform film.
• Massage gently into the lesion and repeat for any additional lesion(s).
• Wash your hands, and any other part of your body that came into contact with Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo such as your neck and shoulders, carefully.
• Leave Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo in place for 15 minutes.
• Add water, lather and rinse thoroughly all parts of the scalp and body that came in contact with the shampoo (e.g., hands, face, neck and shoulders). Although no additional shampoo is necessary to cleanse your hair, you may use a non-medicated shampoo as needed.
• As with other corticosteroids, stop using Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo once your plaques have healed.
• Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo is for external use on your scalp only.
• Do not apply Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo to your face, groin or armpits.
• Do not cover the treated skin area with a bandage, shower/bathing cap or other covering unless your healthcare professional tells you to.
• Do not get Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo on or near your lips. If you get Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo on your lips, rinse your face with cold water right away. If you accidentally swallow Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo, call your regional poison control centre immediately.
• Do not use Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo near your eyes or eyelids (risk of glaucoma and cataract). If you get Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo in your eye, flush it with cold water right away. If your eyes keep stinging after rinsing them well with water, tell your healthcare professional right away.
• Do not give Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo to anyone else, even if their symptoms are similar to yours. It may harm them. Your healthcare professional has prescribed this medicine for your use only.

Usual dose:

Adults: Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo should be applied in a thin film to the affected areas of the scalp once per day.

Do not use more than 50 mL (1.75 fluid ounces) per week.

Overdose:

Missed dose:

If you forget to apply Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo at the scheduled time, use it as soon as you remember. Then go back to your regular schedule. If it is about time for your next dose, apply just that 1 dose, and continue with your regular schedule. Do not make up the missed dose. If you miss several doses, tell your healthcare professional.

What are possible side effects from using Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo?

These are not all the possible side effects you may have when using Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo. If you experience any side effects not listed here, tell your healthcare professional.

Side effects may include:

• dry skin, skin discomfort
• burning, itching, irritation
• thinning of the skin
• swelling of the skin
• stretch marks
• change in skin pigmentation
• excessive hair growth
• inflammation and infection of the hair follicles (folliculitis)
• skin tightness
• hair loss
• spider veins
• acne

Serious side effects and what to do about them

Serious side effects and what to do about them

If you have a troublesome symptom or side effect that is not listed here or becomes bad enough to interfere with your daily activities, tell your healthcare professional.

Reporting Side Effects

Storage:

Keep tightly closed. Store at room temperature 15°C - 30°C.

Keep out of reach and sight of children.

If you want more information about Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo:

• Talk to your healthcare professional
• Find the full product monograph that is prepared for healthcare professionals and includes this Patient Medication Information by visiting the Health Canada website (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/drug-products/drug-product-database.html); the manufacturer’s website (https://www.drreddys.com) or by calling 1-855-845-1739.

Last Revised: December 19, 2022