Halometasone

Indications

Halometasone is used for: Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.

Adult Dose

Topical/Cutaneous Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses Adult: Apply as a 0.05% cream or ointment on affected areas.

Child Dose

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Hypersensitivity. Not to be applied with an occlusive dressing and to large areas of the body. Rosaceae, leg ulcers, long-term topical treatment esp in child.

Precautions

Risk of systemic absorption when applied to large areas, broken skin or under occlusive dressings.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Halometasone : Bone disorders; muscle fractures; muscle wasting; Na depletion; hyperglycaemia; impaired tissue repair; susceptibility to infections; menstrual irregularities; hyperhydrosis; skin thinning. Potentially Fatal: Hypersensitivity reactions.

Mechanism of Action

Halometasone is a topical corticosteroid with glucocorticoid activity. It exhibits anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects by inhibiting the release of various cytokines.