Who can and cannot use clobetasone

Most adults and children aged 12 years and over can use clobetasone.

Do not use clobetasone on children under 12 years unless their doctor has prescribed it.

Clobetasone may not be suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your pharmacist or doctor before using it if you:

• have ever had an allergic reaction to clobetasone, cetostearyl alcohol or chlorocresol (ingredients in the cream)
• have ever had an allergic reaction to any other medicine
• have a skin infection, broken skin or cuts, or itchy skin that is not inflamed or red – using clobetasone can make a skin infection worse or cause it to spread
• have acne or rosacea