clocortolone pivalate /klōkôr″təlōn piv″əlāt/ , a topical corticosteroid antiinflammatory. ▪ INDICATIONS: It is prescribed for the short-term treatment of inflammation and pruritus associated with certain moderate to severe types of dermatitis. ▪ CONTRAINDICATIONS: Viral and fungal diseases of the skin or local impairment of circulation prohibits its use. ▪ ADVERSE EFFECTS: Among the more serious adverse reactions are systemic side effects that may result from prolonged or excessive application. Local irritation of the skin may occur.
