Do NOT use Temovate cream if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Temovate cream

Some medical conditions may interact with Temovate cream. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant or  planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have measles, tuberculosis (TB), chickenpox, shingles, or have had a recent vaccination
• if you have a skin infection or thinning of the skin (atrophy)

Important safety information:

• Do not use more than 50 grams per week.
• Avoid contact with the eyes.
• Do not use Temovate cream for other skin conditions at a later time.
• Do not use Temovate cream for diaper rash.
• Temovate cream has a corticosteroid in it. Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has a corticosteroid (eg, hydrocortisone) in it too. If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
• Corticosteroids may affect growth rate in CHILDREN and teenagers in some cases. They may need regular growth checks while they use Temovate cream.
• Temovate cream should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Temovate cream while you are pregnant. It is not known if Temovate cream is found in breast milk after topical use. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Temovate cream, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

• Irritation; stinging.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

• Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); burning; itching; redness; skin thinning or discoloration; swelling.