Clobetasone Ointment 0.05%

What is Clobetasone Ointment 0.05%?

Clobetasone is a moderately potent topical corticosteroid used in the treatment of inflammatory skin conditions, such as eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis.

It contains the active ingredient clobetasone butyrate, which is a moderately potent topical corticosteroid which is used to treat eczema flare ups by reducing inflammation of the affected area.

It is often sold under the brand name Eumovate.

Clobetasone ointment can be used by adults and children over the age of 12. You do not need a prescription to buy Clobetasone. 

What is Clobetasone Ointment used to treat?

Clobetasone 0.05 ointment is used to treat inflammatory skin conditions, such as:

• Eczema
• Nappy rash
• Dermatitis
• Psoriasis
• Insect bites and stings

The ointment contains a corticosteroid medicine called clobetasone butyrate, which works to relieve inflammation, redness, and itching. 

How does Clobetasone Ointment work?

Clobetasone contains the active ingredient clobetasone butyrate, which is a corticosteroid. Corticosteroids are a type of steroid medicine that have anti-inflammatory properties.

Inflammation of the skin occurs when your body releases inflammatory chemicals as a response to an allergy or irritation. These chemicals widen your blood vessels, which makes the skin swell and become painful or itchy.

Clobetasone ointment works by inhibiting cells from releasing large amounts of these chemicals. This reduces inflammation and helps skin to return to normal.

Who can use Clobetasone?

Clobetasone is safe to be used by most adults and children aged 12 years and above. You should not use Clobetasone on children under the age of 12 unless a doctor has specifically prescribed it for them.

Do not use Clobetasone without speaking to your pharmacist or doctor if:

• You are allergic to clobetasone butyrate, cetostearyl alcohol, chlorocresol or any of the other ingredients contained in this medicine (please see the ingredients tab for full details)
• You have ever had an allergic reaction to Clobetasone or any other medicines
• You have acne or rosacea
• You have an eye infection
• You have a skin infection, cuts, broken skin, or itchy skin that is not inflamed or red (using Clobetasone may make these infections worse, or cause them to spread)
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding

This list might not be exhaustive. Always read the patient information leaflet that accompanies your medication for a complete list of precautions.

Should I use Clobetasone Cream or Ointment?

The main difference between the cream and ointment is the amount of oil they contain. Ointments typically contain more oil and are quite greasy, they are highly effective at keeping moisture in particularly dry skin. In summary, Ointments are recommended for areas of the skin that are dry and not inflamed.

Creams on the other hand contain less oil, they are recommended for more inflamed, swollen, moist and weeping areas of the skin.

Can you buy Clobetasone Ointment over the counter?

Yes, you can buy Clobetasone over the counter from pharmacies and supermarkets. However, if you are buying it without a prescription, you should not use it for longer than one week without speaking to your doctor.

Can you buy Clobetasone online in the UK?

You can buy Clobetasone ointment online from Medicine Direct by filling out our online consultation questionnaire. This is to make sure that this medication is the most appropriate treatment for your condition. Your answers will be reviewed by one of our certified prescribers.

Order by 2pm for next day delivery.

For your own safety, you are advised to never order either prescription or non-prescription medicine from anywhere online other than registered pharmacies. Medicine Direct is regulated by the General Pharmaceutical Council and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, to ensure all our medicine is safe and approved for sale in the UK.

Clobetasone alternatives

We also sell Eumovate, which is the branded version of clobetasone, it is available as a Cream and Ointment.

If Clobetasone is not suitable for you to use, do not worry; there are plenty of alternative medicines for skin conditions like eczema and dermatitis.

Alternative corticosteroid medicines are available to buy from Medicine Direct’s online pharmacy after completing an online consultation. These medicines will also work to reduce inflammation and other symptoms such as redness and irritation. Other corticosteroid treatments include Betamethasone and Fucibet Cream.

If your condition is localised on your scalp, we also offer scalp application medicines to treat the problem, such as Betacap and Betnovate. These products work to alleviate itching, and inflammation caused by dry skin problems.