<p>Since safety of topical corticosteroid use in pregnant women has not been established, drugs of this class should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Drugs of this class should not be used extensively in large amounts or for prolonged periods of time in pregnant patients. Since it is not known whether topical administration of corticosteroids can result in sufficient systemic absorption to produce detectable quantities in breast milk, a decison should be made to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother. This drug should not be used in or near the eyes since the vehicle is not formulated for ophthalmic use.</p>