Clobetasol 0.05% Tube Sizes
Clobetasol propionate 0.05% is commonly available in 15 g, 30 g, 45 g, 50 g, and 60 g tubes, though the specific sizes depend on the formulation (cream, ointment, gel) and manufacturer.
Standard Packaging Information
While the provided evidence does not explicitly list tube sizes, the clinical dosing guidelines reveal the practical quantities prescribed:
30-gram tubes are the most commonly referenced size in clinical practice, particularly for vulvar lichen sclerosus treatment where a 30 g tube should last approximately 12 weeks with once-daily initial application 1
Annual maintenance therapy for lichen sclerosus typically requires 30-60 grams per year, suggesting prescriptions are written in 30 g or 60 g quantities 1
Maximum weekly limits of 50 g per week for any formulation indicate that larger tube sizes (45-60 g) are available to accommodate higher-dose regimens 2
Formulation-Specific Considerations
Cream and ointment formulations are typically packaged in 15 g, 30 g, 45 g, and 60 g tubes for body and non-hair-bearing areas 2
Solution, foam, and spray formulations come in different packaging (bottles or canisters) rather than tubes, with foam achieving 74% clear/almost clear rates in scalp psoriasis 2
Practical Prescribing Context
For limited plaque psoriasis, a 30-45 g tube is appropriate for a 2-4 week course when applied once daily to small areas 2
For bullous pemphigoid, doses range from 10-30 g daily depending on disease extent, requiring larger quantities (60 g or multiple tubes) 1
For high-dose cutaneous lichen planus, median daily doses of 20 g/day with cumulative doses of 560 g over 16 weeks require multiple large tubes 3