What is eczema?
Eczema is an itching disease of the skin, characterized by dry, flaky skin.


What are the differences between the various Spectro EczemaCare products?
Spectro EczemaCare Medicated cream is a drug product.  Spectro Intense Rehydration Cream and Intense Moisturizing Cream are cosmetics.  Intense Moisturizing Cream and Kids Body Wash are indicated for children.


What is the difference between OTC and BTC?
OTC is "over the counter" and as it relates to a drug usually infers the product is available without a prescription. BTC or "behind the counter" is a specific class of nonprescription products that are found in the restricted areas of pharmacies for which a pharmacist is required to provide the product to a consumer. BTC products are found behind the pharmacist's counter however are usually visible to consumers.


How long has Spectro EczemaCare Medicated Cream been sold?
Topical preparations containing clobetasone butyrate have been available for approximately 25 years. Eumovate was originally approved as a prescription product in January 1979. In 2006, Eumovate was approved for sale behind the counter without a prescription. In 2007 the product name changed from Eumovate to Spectro EczemaCare Medicated Cream.


Why was Spectro EczemaCare Medicated Cream switched from Rx to BTC?
We switched the product to make a safe and effective treatment available without a prescription.


How does Spectro EczemaCare Medicated Cream work?
Spectro EczemaCare Medicated is a moderately potent topical steroid used in the treatment of eczema/dermatitis. Spectro EczemaCare Medicated helps stop the itching and redness associated with eczema. The cream base has moisturizing properties. Clobetasone butyrate has been shown to have topical and systemic pharmacologic and metabolic effects characteristic of the corticosteroid class of drugs.  However, while the physiologic, pharmacologic and clinical effects of the corticosteroids are well known, the exact mechanisms of their actions in each disease are uncertain.


Is Spectro EczemaCare Medicated Cream safe for use during pregnancy?
Women who are pregnant should consult their physician before using Spectro EczemaCare Medicated Cream.


What is Clobetasone Butyrate (the medicinal ingredient in Spectro EczemaCare Medicated Cream)?
Clobetasone Butyrate 0.05% is a moderately potent corticosteriod which can be used topically as an effective and safe method for controlling the symptoms of eczema (atopic dermatitis) and other dermatoses.


Is Spectro EczemaCare Intense Rehydration Cream safe for use on children?
Yes.


Are Spectro Kids EczemaCare Intense Moisturizing Cream and Spectro Kids EczemaCare Moisturizing Body Wash safe for use on children?
Yes.


Directions when Spectro Kids EczemaCare Moisturizing Body Wash comes in contact with eyes:
When contact occurs, flush thoroughly with water.