Halcinonide (3 brand names, 3 dosage forms, 1 route)
Available dosage forms: CREAM, OINTMENT, SOLUTION.
Routes of administration: TOPICAL.
Brand Names
- HALCINONIDE
- HALOG
- HALOG-E
Indications and Usage
HALOG (Halcinonide Cream, USP) 0.1% is indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
Dosage and Administration
Apply the 0.1% HALOG (Halcinonide Cream, USP) to the affected area two to three times daily. Rub in gently.
Contraindications
Topical corticosteroids are contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparations.
Adverse Reactions
The following local adverse reactions are reported infrequently with topical corticosteroids, but may occur more frequently with the use of occlusive dressings (reactions are listed in an approximate decreasing order of occurrence): burning, itching, irritation, dryness, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneiform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, maceration of the skin, secondary infection, skin atrophy, striae, and miliaria.
Overdosage
Topically applied corticosteroids can be absorbed in sufficient amounts to produce systemic effects (see PRECAUTIONS: General ).