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    DIALOG(R)File 229:Drug Info. Fulltext 
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  AH=,/SH  00998967  AHFS NO: 84.06  AHFS CLASS: Anti-inflammatory Agents 
  SF=    SUBFILE: AHFS Drug Information 
  MT=,/NA    MONOGRAPH TITLE:  Clobetasol Propionate 
  GN=,/NA    GENERIC NAME:  Clobetasol Propionate 
  MF=    MOLECULAR FORMULA: C25H32ClFO5 
  SY=,/TN    SYNONYMS: Clobetasol 17-Propionate 
  IN=    INVESTIGATIONAL NO: CCI 4725; GR 2/925 
  /TN,TN=,MN=    BRAND    NAME/MANUFACTURER:    Embeline    E/Healthpoint;   Temovate   E/ 
    GlaxoSmithKline;    Olux/Connetics;   Clobevate/Stiefel;   Cormax/Oclassen; 
    Temovate/GlaxoSmithKline; Cormax Scalp Application/Oclassen; Temovate Scalp 
    Application/GlaxoSmithKline 
  RN=    CAS REGISTRY NO: 25122-46-7 
  /SH    CHEMISTRY AND STABILITY (CH): 
      PRIMARY TEXT: 
  /SH    Chemistry 
  /CH,/TX    [3115]    Clobetasol    propionate    is    a    synthetic    fluorinated 
    corticosteroid.(1,88)   [3135,3145]   The   drug   occurs  as  a  white  to 
    cream-colored,  crystalline  powder,(1,2,88)  is  odorless,(2,88)  and  has 
    solubilities  of 2 mcg/mL in water at room temperature(1,2,88) and 10 mg/mL 
    in alcohol.(2) 
  /SH    Stability 
  /CH,/TX    [3345] Clobetasol propionate cream, ointment, and gel should be stored at 
    15-30DGC; the cream should not be refrigerated.(1,87) Clobetasol propionate 
    solution  should be stored at 4-25DGC; the solution should not be used near 
    an  open  flame.(80)  Clobetasol  propionate  foam  should  be  stored at a 
    controlled  room temperature between 20-25DGC, and exposure to temperatures 
    warmer  than  49DGC should be avoided.(88) Because the contents of the foam 
    are  under  pressure, the container should not be punctured, used or stored 
    near  heat  or  an  open  flame,  or  placed into a fire or incinerator for 
    disposal.(88) 
     
      ADDITIONAL TEXT: CHEMISTRY AND STABILITY 
  /SH    Stability 
  /CH,/TX    [3900]  For  further  information on chemistry, pharmacology, absorption, 
    uses,  cautions,  and  methods of application of clobetasol propionate, see 
    the Topical Corticosteroids General Statement 84:06. 
     
      PHARMACOKINETICS (PK): 
      PRIMARY TEXT: 
  /SH    Absorption 
  /PK,/TX    [3815]  Percutaneous  penetration  of  clobetasol propionate varies among 
    individuals(5,33-35,41,42,61,66,67,69,70)  and  can  be  altered  by  using 
    different    vehicles;(1,7,18,22,30,31,41,43,67,69,71,73,88)   percutaneous 
    penetration    can    be    increased    by    the    use    of   occlusive 
    dressings(1,7,8,18,22,62,69,70,72,88)  and  by  inflammation  and/or  other 
    diseases     of     the     epidermal     barrier     (e.g.,     psoriasis, 
    eczema).(1,18,62,66,70-73,88) 
      [3815]  Following  topical  application  of clobetasol propionate to most 
    areas  of  normal  skin, only small amounts of the drug appear to reach the 
    dermis(66)  and  subsequently  the  systemic  circulation  with  the  usual 
    dosage;(61,66,67)  however,  systemic  absorption may be increased when the 
    usual  dosage  is  exceeded(3,7,11,13,46,59,61,64,79)  or  when the skin is 
    inflamed  or diseased.(1,18,59,62,66,70,72,73) [3855,3815] Mean peak plasma 
    clobetasol  propionate concentrations of 0.63 ng/mL occurred in one study 8 
    hours  after a second 30-g dose (applied 13 hours after an initial dose) of 
    clobetasol  propionate  0.05%  ointment  in healthy individuals with normal 
    skin;  mean peak plasma concentrations of the drug were slightly higher and 
    occurred  10  hours  after  the  second  dose  when  the  0.05%  cream  was 
    employed.(67)  Mean  peak plasma concentrations of approximately 2.3 or 4.6 
    ng/mL occurred in another study about 3 hours after a single application of 
    a  25-g  dose  of  a  0.05%  ointment in patients with psoriasis or eczema, 
    respectively.(66) 
  /SH    Elimination 
  /PK,/TX    [3835]  Following percutaneous penetration of clobetasol propionate, drug 
    that  is  systemically  absorbed probably follows the metabolic pathways of 
    systemically  administered corticosteroids.(1,76,88) (See Pharmacokinetics: 
    Elimination,  in  the  Corticosteroids  General  Statement 68:04.) However, 
    systemic  metabolism  of  clobetasol  has  not  been fully characterized or 
    quantified.(76)  Clobetasol  and its metabolites are excreted in bile(1,76) 
    and in urine(76) in animals. 
     
  /SH    USES (US): 
      USES 
  /US,/TX    [3225]   Clobetasol  propionate  shares  the  actions  of  other  topical 
    corticosteroids  and  is used for the short-term relief of the inflammatory 
    and pruritic manifestations of moderate to severe corticosteroid-responsive 
    dermatoses, including dermatoses of the scalp.(1,3-29,32,74,78,81-86,88) 
     
  /SH    CAUTIONS (CA): 
      PRIMARY TEXT: 
  /CA,/TX    [3605,3645,3525,3575]  Clobetasol propionate preparations are some of the 
    most     potent     topical     corticosteroid    preparations    currently 
    available.(33-45,88)  Because  of  its  potency,  the drug can suppress the 
    hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal     (HPA)     axis     following     topical 
    application,(3,7,11-13,17-20,26,27,46,55,57,59,61,62,64,88)   and  HPA-axis 
    suppression  has  occurred  following  topical dosages as low as 2 g of the 
    0.05% ointment or cream (1 mg of clobetasol propionate total) or 7 g of the 
    0.05% foam (3.5 mg of clobetasol propionate total) or 7 g of the 0.05% foam 
    (3.5  mg  of  clobetasol  propionate  total) daily.(1,76,88) Because of the 
    drug's  potency  and  potential for causing adverse systemic effects during 
    topical  therapy,  the  usual  dosage  should not be exceeded and occlusive 
    dressings (including bandages) should not be applied to areas of clobetasol 
    propionate application.(1) (See Dosage and Administration.) 
      [3605]  Pustules  on the scalp, tingling, folliculitis, tightening of the 
    scalp,  tenderness,  dermatitis,  alopecia,  and headache may occur in some 
    patients receiving clobetasol propionate solution applied to the scalp.(80) 
    Eye  irritation  also  may occur if clobetasol propionate solution comes in 
    contact with the eye(s); if such contact occurs, the affected eye(s) should 
    be flushed with copious amounts of water.(80-83) 
      [3645,3225]  Like other topical corticosteroids, clobetasol should not be 
    used  in  the  treatment  of  acne,(1,6,18)  rosacea,(1,6,18)  or  perioral 
    dermatitis,(1)  or  as  monotherapy  in  the treatment of widespread plaque 
    psoriasis.(1)   [3645,3625]   The   manufacturers   state  that  clobetasol 
    propionate  preparations  are  contraindicated  in  individuals  with known 
    hypersensitivity  to  the drug, other corticosteroids, or any ingredient in 
    the respective formulation.(1,88) 
      [3645,3225]  If  concomitant  skin  infections  develop during clobetasol 
    therapy,   appropriate   antifungal  or  antibacterial  therapy  should  be 
    initiated;  if  the  infection  does  not respond promptly to such therapy, 
    clobetasol  should  be discontinued until the infection has been controlled 
    adequately.(1,80,87,88) 
      [3645]  The  manufacturer  of  clobetasol  propionate foam states that if 
    irritation  occurs  during  treatment,  the drug should be discontinued and 
    appropriate therapy instituted.(88) 
  /SH    Geriatric Precautions 
  /CA,/TX    [3645,3255]  Clinical  studies  of  clobetasol  propionate  foam  did not 
    include  sufficient  numbers  of  patients  65  years  of  age and older to 
    determine  whether  geriatric  patients  respond  differently  than younger 
    patients.(88)  While other clinical experience has not revealed age-related 
    differences in response, drug dosage generally should be titrated carefully 
    in  geriatric  patients,  usually  initiating therapy at the low end of the 
    dosage  range.(88)  The  greater  frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or 
    cardiac  function  and  of concomitant disease and drug therapy observed in 
    the elderly also should be considered.(88) 
  /SH    Mutagenicity and Carcinogenicity 
  /CA,/TX    [3665,3003]  No  evidence  of  clobetasol-induced mutagenesis was seen in 
    various  in  vitro microbial test systems (e.g., Ames test) with or without 
    metabolic   activation.(76)  [3665]  Long-term  studies  to  determine  the 
    carcinogenic  potential  of topical corticosteroids have not been performed 
    to date.(1,88) 
  /SH    Pregnancy, Fertility, and Lactation 
  /CA,/TX    [3655]  The teratogenic potential of topical clobetasol propionate is not 
    known;(88)  however,  the  drug appears to undergo percutaneous absorption, 
    and  reproduction studies in mice and rabbits using subcutaneous dosages of 
    the  drug  up  to  1 mg/kg and 10 mcg/kg daily, respectively, have revealed 
    evidence  of  substantial  harm  to the fetus (e.g., cleft palate, skeletal 
    immaturity,   increased   stillbirths   and   fetal  resorptions).(1,76,88) 
    Teratogenic  effects  of  clobetasol  were observed at subcutaneous dosages 
    about   one-fourth   to   one-twelfth   those  of  betamethasone  in  these 
    animals.(76,88) [3655,3003] In addition, although the teratogenic potential 
    of  topical  clobetasol  has not been studied, other potent corticosteroids 
    have   been   shown   to   be  teratogenic  in  animals  following  topical 
    application.(1)  [3655,3905]  For  additional  information,  see  Cautions: 
    Pregnancy, Fertility, and Lactation, in the Topical Corticosteroids General 
    Statement 84:06. 
     
  /SH    ADDITIONAL TEXT: CAUTIONS 
  /CH,/TX    Clobetasol  propionate  shares  the  toxic  potentials  of  other topical 
    corticosteroids,(1,3,7,11-14,17,19-22,26,27,46-65,78,79)   and   the  usual 
    precautions  of  corticosteroid  therapy  should  be observed.(1,3,46) (See 
    Cautions in the Topical Corticosteroids General Statement 84:06.) 
     
  /SH    DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION (DO): 
      PRIMARY TEXT: 
  /DO,/TX    [3575,3525]  Topical  clobetasol  propionate cream, ointment, and gel are 
    applied  sparingly  in  thin  films and are rubbed gently into the affected 
    area  twice  daily, preferably in the morning and evening.(1,87) Clobetasol 
    propionate  foam  and  solution  are applied to affected areas of the scalp 
    twice daily, in the morning and evening.(80,81,84,88) Clobetasol propionate 
    foam  is  flammable;  therefore,  exposure  to  flames or smoking should be 
    avoided  during  and  immediately  after  application.(88)  When clobetasol 
    propionate  foam  is  applied,  the  canister containing the drug should be 
    inverted  and  a small amount (up to a maximum of a golf-ball-sized dollop) 
    of  the  preparation placed into the cap of the canister, onto a saucer, or 
    other cool surface, or directly on the lesion, taking care to avoid contact 
    with  the eyes.(88) The foam should not be dispensed directly to the hands, 
    since  the  foam  will  begin  to  melt  immediately upon contact with warm 
    skin.(88)  Hair should be moved away from the affected area of the scalp to 
    allow  application of the drug onto each affected area.(88) The drug should 
    be  massaged  gently  into  the  affected  scalp until the foam disappears; 
    repeat until the entire affected area has been treated.(88) 
      Some  patients  may  respond  initially to once-daily(66) or intermittent 
    therapy  (e.g.,  twice  daily  3 days per week).(29) [3525,3645] Clobetasol 
    therapy  should  be  discontinued  and a less potent topical corticosteroid 
    preparation  substituted  as  soon  as  clinically feasible,(77) but dosage 
    should  not  exceed  50  g  of  clobetasol propionate 0.05% cream, foam, or 
    ointment  or 50 mL of clobetasol propionate 0.05% lotion (25 mg of the drug 
    total)  per  week, and duration of a course of clobetasol therapy generally 
    should  not  exceed  14  days.(1,77,80,88) [3525,3645,3215] Many clinicians 
    indicate  that more prolonged clobetasol therapy rarely may be necessary in 
    patients with resistant conditions,(3,5,6,9,10,12-14,16,20,21,23,24,27,29,3 
    2,74,75,77) but careful monitoring is essential.(75,77) The risk of adverse 
    systemic  corticosteroid  effects  (e.g.,  HPA-axis  suppression, Cushing's 
    syndrome,  hyperglycemia) associated with use of this potent corticosteroid 
    must  be carefully considered.(1,88) Intermittent maintenance therapy, such 
    as  administration of the drug once-(12) or twice-weekly(20,21) for up to 6 
    months,   has   resulted   in   prolonged   periods   of   remission   from 
    corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses in some patients.(12,20,21) 
      [3575,3645] Clobetasol propionate cream, foam, gel, ointment, or solution 
    should  not  be used with occlusive dressings and patients should be warned 
    that  treated areas of the skin should not be bandaged or otherwise covered 
    or wrapped as to be occlusive.(1,80,87,88) 
     
  /SH    PREPARATIONS (PR): 
      PRIMARY TEXT: 
  /PR,/TX    Clobetasol Propionate 
      [3474] Topical 
      [3434] Cream 
      [3436] 0.05%* 
      [1050,3403] Cormax ([3413] with propylene glycol and parabens) 
      [1080,3403] Oclassen 
      [1050,3403] Embeline E (with propylene glycol) 
      [1080,3403] Healthpoint 
      [1050,3403] Temovate ([3413] with propylene glycol) 
      [1080,3403] GlaxoSmithKline 
      [1050,3403] Temovate E ([3413] with propylene glycol) 
      [1080,3403] GlaxoSmithKline 
      [3434] Foam 
      [3436] 0.05% 
      [1050,3403] Olux (with propylene glycol) 
      [1080,3403] Connetics 
      [3434] Gel 
      [3436] 0.05%* 
      [1050,3403] Clobevate ([3413] with propylene glycol) 
      [1080,3403] Stiefel 
      [1050,3403] Temovate ([3413] with propylene glycol) 
      [1080,3403] GlaxoSmithKline 
      [3434] Ointment 
      [3436] 0.05%* 
      [1050,3403] Cormax ([3413] with propylene glycol) 
      [1080,3403] Oclassen 
      [1050,3403] Temovate ([3413] with propylene glycol) 
      [1080,3403] GlaxoSmithKline 
      [3434] Solution 
      [3436] 0.05%* 
      [1050,3403]  Cormax  Scalp Application ([3413] with isopropyl alcohol 40% 
    w/w) 
      [1080,3403] Oclassen 
      [1050,3403]  Temovate  Scalp  Application  ([3413] with isopropyl alcohol 
    39.3%) 
      [1080,3403] GlaxoSmithKline 
     
      INTRODUCTION 
      [3115,3205]    Clobetasol   propionate   is   a   synthetic   fluorinated 
    corticosteroid.(1) 
     
  /SH    REFERENCES (RF): 
     
  /RF,/TX    1.  Glaxo  Derm.  Temovate  (clobetasol  propionate)  cream  and ointment 
    prescribing information. Research Triangle Park, NC; 1989 Oct. 
      2.  Reynolds  JEF,  ed.  Martindale:  the  extra  pharmacopoeia. 28th ed. 
    London: The Pharmaceutical Press; 1982:463-4. 
      3.  Allenby  CF, Main RA, Marsden RA et al. Effect on adrenal function of 
    topically  applied  clobetasol  propionate  (Dermovate).  Br  Med  J. 1975; 
    4:619-21. (IDIS 60244) 
        (...) 
      84.  Lassus  A. Local treatment of psoriasis of the scalp with clobetasol 
    propionate  in  alcoholic  solution:  a  comparison of once and twice a day 
    application. Curr Med Res Opin. 1976; 4:214-7. 
      85.  Zar  E.  Topical  clobetasol  propionate  in  the treatment of scalp 
    psoriasis: a medium term follow-up. Curr Ther Res. 1980; 28:997-1001. 
      86.  Roduner  J,  Krebs  A.  [Dermovate scalp application in dermatologic 
    practice: a multi-centre study covering the whole of Switzerland.] (German; 
    translation supplied by Glaxo Dermatology.) Ther Umsch. 1980; 37:589-94. 
      87.  Glaxo  Dermatology. Temovate (clobetasol propionate) gel prescribing 
    information. Research Triangle Park, NC; 1994 Jan. 
      88.  Connetics  Corporation.  Olux  foam  0.05%  (clobetasol  propionate) 
    prescribing information. Palo Alto, CA; 2000 Sep. 
      Selected    Revisions   January   2002,   (C)   Copyright,   June   1986, 
    AmericanSociety of Health-System Pharmacists, Inc. 
     
      TABLES: 
      [3403] *available by nonproprietary name 
     
  DC=,/DE    DESCRIPTORS:  [3115]  Chemical  description;  [3205] Pharmacology; [3225] 
    Therapy;  [3215]  Unlabeled or investigational use; [3525] Dosage schedule; 
    [3575]  Administration  route;  [3645]  Precaution contraindication; [3003] 
    Other  drug;  [3225]  Therapy;  [3255]  Age effect; [3525] Dosage schedule; 
    [3575]  Administration route; [3605] Adverse reaction (side effect); [3625] 
    Sensitivity  photosensitivity  allergy; [3645] Precaution contraindication; 
    [3655]   Fetal   toxicity;   [3665]  Carcinogenicity  mutagenicity;  [3815] 
    Absorption;  [3835]  Elimination;  [3855]  Blood CSF level; [3115] Chemical 
    description; [3135] Physical description; [3145] Solubility; [3345] Storage 
    ;  [3403] Preparations; [3413] Other chemical ion ingredient; [3434] Dosage 
    form; [3436] Strength concentration 


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/DE DE Descriptor1 Word
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S DOSAGE(W)SCHEDULE/DE
S BLOOD CSF LEVEL/DE
/NA NA Generic Name, Monograph Title4 Word
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S CLOBETASOL(W)PROPIONATE/NA
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/SH SH AHFS Drug Classification, Section, and Subsection Heading Word
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S ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS/SH
/TN TN Trade Name, Synonym5 Word
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S CLOBETASOL 17-PROPIONATE/TN
/TX TX Text (from all monograph sections) Word S CRYSTALLINE(W)POWDER(F)WHITE/TX
MONOGRAPH and SERIALS RECORDS
/CA CA Cautions Word S HPA(W)AXIS(F)SUPPRESS?/CA
/CH CH Chemistry and Stability Word S FLUORINATED(W)CORTICOSTEROID?/CH
/CI CI Compatibility Information2 Word S ACIDIC(F)SOLUBILIT?/CI
/CI TA Compatibility Tables2 Word S DEXTROSE(W)CONCENTRATION/CI
/CT CT Concentration2 Word S STERILE(W)WATER(F)RECONSTITUT?/CT
/DI DI Drug Interactions Word S ALCOHOL(F)ANTIHISTAMINE?/DI
/DO DO Dosage and Administration Word S OCCLUSIVE(W)DRESSING?/DO
/LI LI Laboratory Test Interferences Word S PREGNANCY(W)TEST?/LI
/MA MA Mechanism of Action Word S DNA(W)SYNTHESIS(F)INHIBIT?/MA
/OT OT Other Information2 Word S LOW(W)ARTERIAL(W)PH/OT
/PC PC Pharmacology Word S CALCIUM(1W)BLOCK?/PC
/PH PH pH2 Word S 5(W)1/PH
/PK PK Pharmacokinetics Word S PERCUTANEOUS(W)PENETRATION/PK
/PR PR Preparations Word S TOPICAL(F)TEMOVATE/PR
/RE RE Resistance Word S MALIGNANT(W)CELL?/RE
/RF RF References Word S ALLENBY(W)CF/RF
/SP SP Spectrum Word S ANTIVIRAL(W)ACTIVIT?/SP
/TO TO Chronic Toxicity, Acute Toxicity Word S OVERDOS?(F)SEIZURE/TO
/US US Uses Word S CORTICOSTEROID(F)DERMATOSES/US

1 Also /DF.

2 Handbook records only.

3 These fields occur infrequently.

4 Also searchable separately in the Additional Indexes as GN= and MT=

5 Also searchable in the Additional Indexes as TN=


ADDITIONAL INDEXES [top]

SEARCH
PREFIX
DISPLAY
CODE
FIELD NAME
INDEXING
SELECT EXAMPLES
AH= AH AHFS Classification Number Phrase S AH=84.06
None AN DIALOG Accession Number
CN= CN Chemical Name3 Phrase S CN=10-UNDECENOIC ACID
DC= None Descriptor Code Phrase S DC=3115
GN= GN Generic Name Word
& Phrase
S GN=(GLOBETALOL(W)PROPIONATE)
S GN=CLOBETASOL PROPIONATE
IN= IN Investigational Drug Number3 Word
& Phrase
S IN=ABBOTTS
S IN=ABBOTT-50711
MF= MF Molecular Formula3 Phrase S MF=C25H32CLFO5
MN= MN Manufacturer Word
& Phrase
S MN=GLAXO
S MN=WARNER-LAMBERT
MT= MT Monograph Title Word
& Phrase
S MT=(CLOBESASOL(W)PROPIONATE)
S MT=CLOBETASOL PROPIONATE
RN= RN CAS(R) Registry Number Phrase S RN=25122-46-7
SF= SF Subfile Word
& Phrase
S SF=FORMULARY
S SF=HANDBOOK OF INJECTABLE DRUGS?
SY= SY Synonym3 Word
& Phrase
S SY=(CLOBETASOL(W)PROPIONATE)
S SY=CLOBETASOL 17-PROPIONATE
TN= TN Tradename/Proprietary Name Word
& Phrase
S TN=TEMOVATE
S TN=METAMUCIL SUGAR FREE
UD= None Update Phrase S UD=9999


LIMIT [top]

Sets and terms may be restricted by Basic Indes suffixes, i.e., /DE, /DF, /NA, /SH, /TI, /TN, /TX, also /CA, /CH, /CI, /CT, /DI, /DO,/LI, /MA, /OT, /PC, /PH, /PK, /PR, /RE, /RF, /SP, /TO, and /US (e.g., S S5/NA).
SUFFIX FIELD NAME EXAMPLES
/FORM AHFS Drug Information Records S S2/FORM
/HANDBOOK Handbook on Injectable Drugs Records S S2/HANDBOOK
/NOTABLE Records without Tabular Data S S4/NOTABLE
/TABLE Records with Tabular Data S S4/TABLE


SORT [top]

SORTABLE FIELDS EXAMPLES
AH, GN SORT S13/ALL/GN
PRINT S5/5/1-24/AH/GN


RANK [top]

RANK FIELDS EXAMPLES
All phrase- and numeric-indexed fields in the Additional Indexes can be ranked. Other RANK codes include: DE, NA RANK DE
RANK MN S4


MAP [top]

MAP FIELDS EXAMPLES
NA, RN, SY MAP RN TEMP S2


USER-DEFINED FORMAT OPTIONS [top]

Display codes listed in the Search Options tables can be used to customize output. TYPE S3/NA,SH,TN,RN/1-5


PREDEFINED FORMAT OPTIONS [top]

NO.
DIALOGWEB
FORMAT
RECORD CONTENT
1 -- DIALOG Accession Number
2 -- Full Record except Tables
3 Medium AHFS Class Number and Name, Subfile, Monograph Title, Generic Name, Trade Name, Section Titles, CAS Registry Number
4 -- AHFS Class Number and Name, Subfile, Monograph Title, Generic Name, Text (all)
5 Long Full Record
6 Free Subfile, Monograph Title, Generic Name, Section Titles
7 -- AHFS Class Number and Name, Subfile, Monograph Title, Generic Name, Trade Name, Section Titles, CAS Registry Number, Descriptors
8 Short AHFS Class Number and Name, Subfile, Monograph Title, Descriptors, Subsections
9 Full Full Record
K -- KWIC (Key Word In Context) displays a window of text; may be used alone or with other formats


DIRECT RECORD ACCESS [top]

FIELD NAME EXAMPLES
If the accession number of a specific record is known, it can be used to display the record directly. TYPE 1998816/5
DISPLAY 1998775/MT,TN
PRINT 1998999/5


Rates [top]

Rates For File: Drug Information Fulltext[229]
Cost per DialUnit:                 $3.04
Cost per minute:                   $1.06
Rank Elements                      $0.00

Format    Types   Prints
     1    $0.00    $0.00
     2    $8.27    $8.27
     3    $4.19    $4.19
     4    $8.27    $8.27
     5    $8.27    $8.27
     6    $0.00    $0.00
     7    $4.19    $4.19
     8    $0.00    $0.00
     9    $8.27    $8.27
    19    $8.27    $8.27
KWIC95    $0.64       NA
KWIC96    $0.64       NA

REDIST/COPY Multiplier Table:

      Range      Multiplier
        1-2       1.00
       3-25       1.50
     26-100       3.00
    101-200       4.00
    201-500       6.00
   501-1000       8.00
 1001 or more    10.00

ARCHIVE Multiplier Table:

      Range      Multiplier
       1-25       1.50
     26-200       3.00
    201-500       6.00
   501-1000       8.00
 1001 or more    10.00
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