Moderately potent topical corticosteroid
Clobetasone butyrate
Brand names: Eumovate
Adult dose
Dose: Apply thinly OD–BD to affected area
Route: Topical
Frequency: OD-BD
Clinical pearls
- Eczema, dermatitis; safer than potent steroids on face/flexures with care
Contraindications
- Untreated cutaneous infection
- Rosacea
- Perioral dermatitis
Side effects
- Skin atrophy with prolonged use
- Local irritation
Reference: BNF; https://bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/clobetasone-butyrate/. Verify against your local formulary and the latest BNF before prescribing.
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Pathways
- Suspicious Pigmented Lesion — Melanoma Pathway · NICE NG14 2015 / BAD
- Cellulitis and Erysipelas · NICE NG141 2019 / CREST
- Psoriasis — Severity Assessment and Step-Up Therapy · NICE NG153 2019 / BAD
- Atopic Eczema — Assessment and Step-Up Therapy · NICE NG95 2023
- Urticaria and Angioedema · BSACI / EAACI Guidelines 2022
- Acne Vulgaris — Grading and Treatment · NICE NG198 2021 / BAD