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Uses
OLUX-E® Foam is indicated for the treatment of inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses in patients 12 years and older.
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- OLUX-E Foam should not be applied to the face, axillae, or groin.
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- OLUX-E Foam should not be used if there is skin atrophy at the treatment site.
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- Treatment should be limited to 2 consecutive weeks and patients should not use greater than 50 grams or more than 21 capfuls per week.
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Other Information
OLUX-E (clobetasol propionate) Foam, 0.05% is a white to off-white petrolatum-based emulsion aerosol foam containing the active ingredient clobetasol propionate USP, a synthetic corticosteroid for topical dermatologic use. Clobetasol, an analog of prednisolone, has a high degree of glucocorticoid activity and a slight degree of mineralocorticoid activity.
Clobetasol propionate is 21-chloro-9-fluoro-11ß,17-dihydroxy-16ß-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 17-propionate, with the empirical formula C25H32ClFO5, and a molecular weight of 466.97.
The following is the chemical structure:
Clobetasol propionate is a white to cream-colored crystalline powder, practically insoluble in water.
Each gram of OLUX-E Foam contains 0.5 mg clobetasol propionate, USP. The foam also contains anhydrous citric acid, cetyl alcohol, cyclomethicone, isopropyl myristate, light mineral oil, polyoxyl 20 cetostearyl ether, potassium citrate monohydrate, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitan monolaurate, white petrolatum, and phenoxyethanol as a preservative.
OLUX-E Foam is dispensed from an aluminum can pressurized with a hydrocarbon (propane/butane) propellant.
Sources
Olux-e Manufacturers
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Stiefel Laboratories Inc
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Olux-e | Stiefel Laboratories Inc
OLUX-E Foam is not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use.
Apply a thin layer of OLUX-E Foam to the affected area(s) twice daily, morning and evening for up to 2 consecutive weeks; therapy should be discontinued when control has been achieved. The maximum weekly dose should not exceed 50 g or an amount greater than 21 capfuls per week. For proper dispensing of foam, shake the can, hold it upside down, and depress the actuator. Dispense a small amount of foam (about a capful) and gently massage the medication into the affected areas (excluding the face, groin, and axillae) until the foam is absorbed. Avoid contact with the eyes.
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Prestium Pharma, Inc.
Olux-e | Costco Wholesale Company
adults and children 6 years and over
one 10 mg tablet once daily; do not take more than one 10 mg tablet in 24 hours. A 5 mg product may be appropriate for less severe symptoms.
adults 65 years and over
ask a doctor
children under 6 years of age
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consumers with liver or kidney disease
ask a doctor
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