Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is used in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent.

The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who uses Spectro Eczemacare (Clobetasone-butyrate). If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of Spectro Eczemacare (Clobetasone-butyrate) with your doctor.

The following side effects have been reported by at least 1% of people taking Spectro Eczemacare (Clobetasone-butyrate). Many of these side effects can be managed, and some may go away on their own over time.

Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects.

• mild burning, itchiness, or dryness of the skin
• skin rash (usually mild and temporary)

Although most of the side effects listed below don't happen very often, they could lead to serious problems if you do not seek medical attention.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

• acne or oily skin
• skin condition that is not healing
• skin discolouration
• skin infection
• skin rash, itchiness, or burning that does not improve or worsens
• "spider veins" or blood vessels visible through the skin
• stretch marks
• thinning of the skin with easy bruising
• vision changes
• worsening of skin condition

The following side effects may occur if Spectro Eczemacare (Clobetasone-butyrate) is used improperly or for a long time:

• backache
• blurring or loss of vision (occurs gradually if used near the eye)
• burning and itching of skin with pinhead-sized red blisters
• Depression
• filling or rounding of the face
• increased blood pressure
• irregular heartbeat
• irregular menstrual periods
• irritability
• irritation of skin around mouth
• loss of appetite
• muscle cramps, pain, or weakness
• nausea
• rapid weight gain or loss
• reddish-purple lines on arms, face, legs, trunk, or groin
• skin colour changes
• stomach bloating, burning, cramping, or pain
• swelling of feet or lower legs
• tearing of the skin
• unusual bruising
• unusual decrease in sexual desire or ability (in men)
• unusual increase in hair growth, especially on the face
• unusual loss of hair, especially on the scalp
• unusual tiredness or weakness
• vomiting
• weakness of the arms, legs, or trunk (severe)
• worsening of infections

Stop taking the medication and seek immediate medical attention if any of the following occur:

• signs of a serious allergic reaction (e.g., abdominal cramps, difficulty breathing, nausea and vomiting, or swelling of the face and throat)

Some people may experience side effects other than those listed. Check with your doctor if you notice any symptom that worries you while you are taking Spectro Eczemacare (Clobetasone-butyrate).

Each gram of cream contains 0.05% clobetasone butyrate in a cream base. Nonmedicinal ingredients: glycerol, glycerol monostearate, cetostearyl alcohol, beeswax substitute 6621, arlacel 165, dimethicone 20, chlorocresol, sodium citrate, citric acid monohydrate, and purified water.

Do not use Spectro Eczemacare (Clobetasone-butyrate) if you:

• are allergic to clobetasone butyrate or any ingredients of Spectro Eczemacare (Clobetasone-butyrate)
• have Acne vulgaris, Rosacea, or psoriasis
• have itchiness without a rash
• have skin infections caused by viruses, including herpes simplex, vaccinia, and varicella (Chickenpox)
• have tuberculous skin lesions
• have untreated infected skin lesions caused by an infection with fungi or bacteria

There may be an interaction between clobetasone butyrate and any of the following:

• Aldesleukin
• Ceritinib
• other corticosteroids applied to the skin (e.g., Hydrocortisone, betamethasone)
• Deferasirox
• hyaluronidase
• itraconazole
• ritonavir
• other topical products that have irritating effects

If you are using any of these medications, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. Depending on your specific circumstances, your doctor may want you to:

• stop using one of the medications,
• change one of the medications to another,
• change how you are using one or both of the medications, or
• leave everything as is.

An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop using one of them. Speak to your doctor about how any drug interactions are being managed or should be managed.

Medications other than those listed above may interact with Spectro Eczemacare (Clobetasone-butyrate). Tell your doctor or prescriber about all prescription, over-the-counter (non-prescription), and herbal medications you are taking. Also tell them about any supplements you take. Since caffeine, alcohol, the Nicotine from cigarettes, or street drugs can affect the action of many medications, you should let your prescriber know if you use them.

Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or Allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use Spectro Eczemacare (Clobetasone-butyrate).

Absorption: When Spectro Eczemacare (Clobetasone-butyrate) is used over extensive areas for prolonged periods and under dressings or diapers that don't breathe, it is possible that enough medication will absorb into the bloodstream to cause unwanted side effects.

Do not apply this cream to the groin area, genitals, under the arms, between the toes, or on the face or scalp unless recommended by your doctor. The skin covering these areas may permit the medication to be absorbed more easily.

Use Spectro Eczemacare (Clobetasone-butyrate) for no longer than 7 days and stop using it as soon as the problem clears. No more than 15 g of the cream should be used in one week. Do not use Spectro Eczemacare (Clobetasone-butyrate) under anything that doesn't breathe (e.g., dressings, plasters, gloves, cling film, diapers).

Eyes: As corticosteroids are known to cause Glaucoma and Cataracts, take care to ensure that Spectro Eczemacare (Clobetasone-butyrate) does not get in your eyes. If you accidentally get some of Spectro Eczemacare (Clobetasone-butyrate) in your eye, rinse your eye thoroughly with plenty of water.

Infection: Topical corticosteroids may increase the risk of developing a skin infection. Contact your doctor if you notice any increased redness, swelling, heat, or pain around the area where the medication is applied as these are possible signs of infection.

Do not apply this cream to broken or infected areas. This cream does not cure infections caused by bacteria, yeast, viruses, or fungi. Therefore, Spectro Eczemacare (Clobetasone-butyrate) will not help skin lesions such as Cold Sores and will not help herpes skin lesions, chicken pox, acne, rosacea, impetigo, ringworm, Athlete's Foot, or thrush.

Side effects: Although side effects associated with the use of Spectro Eczemacare (Clobetasone-butyrate) are uncommon and should not occur with ordinary use, rarely, people have experienced sensitization, irritation, and failure of the medication to work.

Skin conditions: If you have skin conditions associated with reduced circulation (blood flow) such as stasis dermatitis, discuss with your doctor how Spectro Eczemacare (Clobetasone-butyrate) may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Spectro Eczemacare (Clobetasone-butyrate), and whether any special monitoring is needed.

Also, the safety and effectiveness of using Spectro Eczemacare (Clobetasone-butyrate) for psoriasis have not been established.

Thinning of skin: The use of topical corticosteroid medications for a long period of time can cause skin to thin or soften or cause stretch marks. Your doctor may recommend you stop using Spectro Eczemacare (Clobetasone-butyrate) once in a while or to apply to one area of the body at a time. If you notice changes to the skin where you are applying this cream, contact your doctor.

Pregnancy: Spectro Eczemacare (Clobetasone-butyrate) should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while taking Spectro Eczemacare (Clobetasone-butyrate), contact your doctor immediately.

Breast-feeding: It is not known if clobetasone butyrate passes into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are taking Spectro Eczemacare (Clobetasone-butyrate), it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.

Children: Do not use Spectro Eczemacare (Clobetasone-butyrate) for children under 12 years of age unless recommended by a doctor. Children are more likely to have side effects caused by Spectro Eczemacare (Clobetasone-butyrate) being absorbed through the skin. Do not put dressings, bandages, or diapers that do not breathe on top of this cream.