Olux Foam (Clobetasol Propionate)

Do’s

Apply Olux Foam to the affected area(s) as directed by your healthcare provider.

For plaque psoriasis of the scalp: Apply a thin layer of Olux Foam to the affected scalp area twice daily, usually in the morning and evening.

For plaque psoriasis of non-scalp regions of the body: Apply Olux Foam to the affected area(s) as prescribed by your healthcare provider.

Read and follow all preparation and usage instructions provided in the product package.

Wash and dry your hands before applying Olux Foam.

Apply the prescribed amount of medication to the affected area(s) and gently rub it in.

After applying Olux Foam, wash your hands, unless you are using the medication to treat your hands.

Use Olux Foam exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider.

If your condition lasts or worsens after 2 weeks of using Olux Foam, inform your healthcare provider.

Don’ts

Do not bandage, wrap, or cover the treated area unless directed to do so by your healthcare provider.

Avoid getting the medication in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If contact happens, rinse well with water.

Do not increase your dose, use this medication more often, or use it for longer than 2 weeks in a row, unless directed by your healthcare provider.

Do not apply more than one 50-gram can of Olux Foam in a given week, unless directed by your healthcare provider.

Common Side Effects:

Burning sensation at the application site

Redness, itching, or irritation of the application site

Dryness at the application site

Less Common Side Effects:

Headache

Nausea

Dizziness

Blurred vision

Tunnel vision

Eye pain

Seeing halos around lights

Rare Side Effects:

Hair thinning or hair loss (reported in some cases)

Consult your healthcare provider if you experience any side effects while using Olux Foam. They can provide guidance and determine the best course of action.

This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. If you have any concerns or questions about the side effects of Olux Foam, consult with your healthcare provider for personalized advice.

Olux Foam may interact with other medications you are taking. Consult with your healthcare provider to assess potential drug interactions.

Olux Foam contains an ingredient that is flammable. After applying the foam, avoid smoking or being near open flames until the foam has dried.

Olux Foam has been shown to suppress the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. Follow the prescribed dosage and duration of use to minimize the risk of HPA axis suppression.

Olux Foam is a super-high-potency topical corticosteroid. Treatment should be limited to 2 consecutive weeks, and therapy should be discontinued when control is achieved.

Local reactions and skin atrophy are more likely to occur with occlusive use or prolonged use of Olux Foam

If you are using Olux Foam and surgery is contemplated, inform your healthcare provider about the use of the medication.

Discuss the use of Olux Foam with your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as there may be potential risks to the fetus or infant.

This is not an exhaustive list of warnings and precautions. Consult your healthcare provider or refer to the prescribing information for Olux Foam for a comprehensive understanding of the warnings and precautions associated with this medication.