Clarelux

PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET: USER INFORMATION

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Clarelux, 500 micrograms/g, foam for the skin

Clobetasol propionate

You should carefully read the contents of the leaflet before using the medicine, as it contains important information for the patient.

• You should keep this leaflet, so that you can read it again if necessary.
• In case of any doubts, you should consult a doctor or pharmacist.
• This medicine has been prescribed to a specific person. Do not pass it on to others. The medicine may harm another person, even if the symptoms of their illness are the same.
• If the patient experiences any side effects, including any side effects not listed in this leaflet, they should inform their doctor or pharmacist. See section 4.

Table of contents of the leaflet

• 1. What is Clarelux and what is it used for
• 2. Important information before using Clarelux
• 3. How to use Clarelux
• 4. Possible side effects
• 5. How to store Clarelux
• 6. Contents of the pack and other information

1. What is Clarelux and what is it used for

Clarelux contains the active substance clobetasol propionate, which belongs to a group of medicines called topical corticosteroids. Clobetasol propionate is a corticosteroid with very strong effects.
Clarelux is available as a foam for application to the skin.
Clarelux is used for the short-term treatment of steroid-responsive dermatoses of the scalp, such as scalp psoriasis, which do not respond satisfactorily to treatment with less potent corticosteroids.

2. Important information before using Clarelux

When not to use Clarelux:

• if the patient is allergic (hypersensitive) to clobetasol propionate, other corticosteroids, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);
• if the patient has skin infections: viral (e.g., herpes, shingles, chickenpox), bacterial (e.g., ringworm), fungal (caused by microscopic fungi), or parasitic;
• if the patient has burns, ulcers, or other skin diseases, such as rosacea, acne, perioral dermatitis, anal or genital itching;
• on any part of the body or face (including eyelids), except for the scalp;
• in children under 2 years of age.

Warnings and precautions

Before starting treatment with Clarelux, you should discuss it with your doctor or pharmacist.
You should stop using the medicine immediately and discuss it with your doctor if, during treatment, the disease worsens, as this may indicate the development of an allergic reaction (whose symptoms include skin rash, itching, or painless swelling), infection, or the need for other therapy.
If a relapse occurs shortly after the end of treatment (within 2 weeks), you should not reapply Clarelux without first consulting your doctor, unless your doctor has previously recommended it. If the patient's disease has resolved, but after a relapse, the skin redness exceeds the previously treated area and the patient feels burning of the skin, before resuming treatment, you should consult your doctor. It can be suspected that a rebound effect has occurred.
As with all topical corticosteroids, Clarelux may be absorbed through the skin and cause side effects, such as adrenal gland suppression - all possible side effects are listed in section 4. In connection with this:

• you should avoid long-term treatment with Clarelux;
• you should not apply Clarelux to a large surface area;
• treated areas should not be bandaged or covered, unless your doctor recommends it;
• you should not use Clarelux on wounds or ulcers;
• you should contact your doctor if you experience blurred vision or other vision disturbances.

You should inform your doctor if:

• while using Clarelux for the first time, the patient experiences bone pain or worsening of pre-existing bone symptoms, especially if Clarelux is used for a long time or repeatedly;
• the patient is taking other medicines containing corticosteroids or medicines intended to regulate the immune system (e.g., in autoimmune diseases or after organ transplantation). Concomitant use of Clarelux with these medicines may lead to severe infections;
• after 2 weeks of treatment, the patient's condition does not improve;
• an infection occurs, as it may be necessary to discontinue Clarelux;
• the patient starts to experience vision disturbances, as this type of medicine may cause the development of cataracts and glaucoma.

You should wash your hands thoroughly after each use of the medicine.
In case of accidental contact of the medicine with the face or eyes, these areas should be rinsed with a large amount of water.

Children and adolescents

It is not recommended to use the medicine in children under 12 years of age.

Clarelux and other medicines

You should tell your doctor or pharmacist about all medicines you are taking, have recently taken, or plan to take.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or plan to have a child, you should consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.
Clarelux should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding, unless your doctor considers it absolutely necessary.

Driving and using machines

Clarelux should not affect your ability to drive or use machines.

Important information about some ingredients of Clarelux

Clarelux contains:

• 2145 mg of alcohol (ethanol) in each application, which may cause burning of damaged skin,
• 74 mg of propylene glycol in each application,
• cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol, which may cause local skin reactions (e.g., contact dermatitis).

3. How to use Clarelux

WARNINGS:

The container contains a flammable liquid under pressure.

Do not use or store near an open flame, ignition source, heat-emitting materials, or electrical appliances in use.

Do not smoke while using or holding the container.

Clarelux should always be used as directed by your doctor. In case of doubts, you should consult your doctor or pharmacist.
You should use Clarelux according to its intended purpose, i.e., only on the scalp. Do not swallow.
It is not recommended to squeeze the medicine directly onto your hand, as the foam will immediately start to melt when in contact with warm skin.
You should apply Clarelux to the affected areas of the scalp, twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening, according to the following instructions:
Note: To dose the foam correctly, you should hold the container upside down!

• 1. Shake the container vigorously.

• 2. Turn the container upside down and press a small amount (the size of a walnut) directly onto the scalp or into the container cap, onto the base or another cool surface, and then onto the scalp. You should apply a thin layer of Clarelux, as small an amount as necessary to cover the affected skin. The exact amount needed depends on the size of the affected area. Do not apply to the eyelids or avoid the eye area, nose, and mouth. It is not recommended to squeeze Clarelux directly onto your hand, as the foam will immediately start to melt when in contact with warm skin.
• 3. You should gently move the hair away from the foam and massage the foam into the scalp until it disappears and is absorbed. If necessary, repeat to apply the medicine to the entire affected area.

After each application of Clarelux, you should wash your hands thoroughly and remove any unused foam residue.
Do not apply Clarelux to the face. In case of accidental contact of the medicine with the eyes, nose, or mouth, these areas should be rinsed with cold water immediately. The medicine may cause a stinging sensation.
If the pain persists, you should consult your doctor.
You should not bandage or cover the treated areas, unless your doctor recommends it.
You should not wash or rinse the treated skin areas immediately after applying Clarelux.
You should not use more than 50 g of Clarelux per week.
Treatment should not last longer than 2 weeks. After this period, Clarelux may be used sporadically, as needed. Alternatively, your doctor may prescribe a weaker steroid to control your condition.

Using a higher dose of Clarelux than recommended

You should immediately inform your doctor if you have used Clarelux:

• in a dose higher than prescribed;
• for a longer period than recommended.

Missing a dose of Clarelux

The patient should apply the missed dose as soon as they remember, and then continue treatment as before. If the patient remembers to apply the medicine only when it is time to apply the next dose, they should apply that dose as a single dose for that day, and then continue treatment as before (do not apply a double dose to make up for the missed dose). If several doses are missed, you should consult your doctor.

Stopping the use of Clarelux

You should not suddenly stop treatment, as this may be harmful. Your doctor may gradually stop the treatment. Regular checks may be necessary.
In case of any further doubts related to the use of this medicine, you should consult your doctor or pharmacist.

4. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, Clarelux can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. You should stop using Clarelux and immediately consult your doctor if you experience allergic reactions, such as local irritations.
Side effects include:

Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people, but more frequently than 1 in 100 people):

• Burning sensation;
• Other skin reactions at the application site.

Very rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):

• Prickling or stinging sensation;
• Eye irritation;
• Vein swelling;
• Skin irritation and tenderness;
• Skin tension;
• Itchy rash (contact dermatitis);
• Worsening of psoriasis;
• Redness at the application site;
• Itching and sometimes pain at the application site;
• The presence of blood, protein, and nitrogen in the urine may be detected by your doctor.

Additional side effects with unknown frequency (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data):

• Changes in hair growth (abnormal hair growth away from the application site and on unusual parts of the body);
• Changes in skin color;
• Folliculitis (e.g., pain, sensation of heat, and redness);
• Rash around the mouth;
• Redness and rash on the face;
• Prolonged wound healing;
• Effects on the eyes (cataracts, high eye pressure);
• Vision disturbances.

Side effects due to long-term use with unknown frequency (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data):

• White spots on the skin (striae) and dilation of skin blood vessels;
• Similarly to other corticosteroids, Clarelux used in high doses and for a long period may cause the development of Cushing's syndrome, which is characterized by a red, round face (so-called moon face), high blood pressure, weight gain, and changes in blood sugar and urine levels;
• Long-term treatment with steroids may cause skin thinning;
• Withdrawal reaction of topical steroid (rebound effect). If the medicine is used continuously for a long time, sudden discontinuation of treatment may cause a withdrawal reaction with some or all of the following symptoms: skin redness, which may cover a larger area than initially treated, burning or stinging sensation, intense itching, skin peeling, and open, oozing wounds.

In rare cases, treatment of psoriasis with corticosteroids (or discontinuation of treatment) may cause worsening of lesions and development of a pustular form of the disease. After the end of corticosteroid treatment, scalp lesions may sometimes recur. Also, pre-existing infections may worsen if Clarelux is used contrary to recommendations.

Reporting side effects

If you experience any side effects, including any side effects not listed in the leaflet, you should inform your doctor or pharmacist. Side effects can be reported directly to the Department of Adverse Reaction Monitoring of Medicinal Products
Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices, and Biocidal Products,
Jerozolimskie Avenue 181C, 02-222 Warsaw, tel.: 22 49-21-301, fax: 22 49-21-309,
website: https://smz.ezdrowie.gov.pl
By reporting side effects, you can help gather more information on the safety of the medicine.

5. How to store Clarelux

• The container contains a flammable liquid under pressure.
• Do not store near an open flame, ignition source, heat-emitting materials, or electrical appliances in use.
• Do not expose to temperatures above 50°C or direct sunlight.
• Do not pierce or burn the container, even if it is empty.
• After the end of treatment, the container should be disposed of safely.

Store in a place out of sight and reach of children.
Do not use Clarelux after the expiry date stated on the packaging.
The expiry date refers to the last day of the specified month.
Do not store above 25°C. Do not store in the refrigerator.
Store in an upright position.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste containers. You should ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer needed. This will help protect the environment.

6. Contents of the pack and other information

What Clarelux contains

The active substance of Clarelux is clobetasol propionate.
1 gram of foam contains 500 micrograms of clobetasol propionate.
The other ingredients are: anhydrous ethanol, purified water, propylene glycol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, polysorbate 60, citric acid, potassium citrate, and a mixture of propane, n-butane, and isobutane gases.

What Clarelux looks like and what the pack contains

Clarelux is a white foam in a pressurized aluminum container with a reverse valve, a doser, and a protective cap, coated with a double layer of transparent epoxy-phenolic varnish, in a cardboard box.
The container contains 100 grams of foam.
For more detailed information, you should contact the marketing authorization holder or the parallel importer.

Marketing authorization holder in Spain, the country of export:

Pierre Fabre Ibérica, S.A.
Ramón Trias Fargas Street, 7-11
08005 Barcelona

Manufacturer:

Recipharm Uppsala AB
Björkgatan 30
751 82 Uppsala
Sweden
Farmol Health Care S.r.L.
Via del Maglio, 6
23868 Valmadrera (LC)
Italy

Parallel importer:

Medezin Sp. z o.o.
Zbąszyńska Street 3
91-342 Łódź

Repackaged by:

Medezin Sp. z o.o.
Zbąszyńska Street 3
91-342 Łódź
Marketing authorization number in Spain, the country of export: 761619.1
Parallel import authorization number: 21/25

This medicine is authorized in the Member States of the European Economic Area under the following names:

CLARELUX 500 micrograms/g cutaneous foam - Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, United Kingdom, and Spain. OLUX 500 micrograms/g cutaneous foam - Italy.

Date of approval of the leaflet: 16.01.2025

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