From the Research
Uses of Sonaderm Cream
The uses of Sonaderm cream, which contains clobetasol propionate, are varied and include:
- Treatment of psoriasis and atopic dermatitis 1, 2, 3
- Treatment of dry, scaly, corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses 1
- Soothing the discomfort of dry skin conditions often encountered in moderate-to-severe dermatoses 1
- Restoring the normal moisturizing process of the skin 1
Benefits of Clobetasol Propionate
The benefits of clobetasol propionate, the active ingredient in Sonaderm cream, include:
- High-potency corticosteroid effective for limited-course treatment of inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of moderate-to-severe corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses 1
- Well-tolerated and effective in courses of up to 4 weeks for the treatment of patients with psoriasis or atopic dermatitis 1
- Effective in reducing scaling, erythema, plaque elevation, and overall disease severity in plaque-type psoriasis 3
Precautions and Contraindications
Precautions and contraindications for the use of Sonaderm cream include:
- Not recommended for use in infants, toddlers, and children under 12 years of age 4
- Should not be applied to flexural, scrotal, or facial skin, except in certain cases such as discoid lupus erythematosus and actinic reticuloid 4
- Adult patients should be warned of common side effects, such as atrophy and striae, and instructed carefully in its use 4