Halocort Cream may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to...
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SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Halocort Cream is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
Medicine Overview of Halocort Cream 0.05% Cream
Introduction
Halocort Cream belongs to a group of medicine called steroids. It is used for treatment of allergic disorders and inflammatory skin conditions. It provides relief from swelling, redness, and itching in the affected area.
Halocort Cream is only meant...
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Uses of Halocort Cream
Allergic disorders
Side effects of Halocort Cream
Common
Headache
Application site pain
How to use Halocort Cream
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the af...
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How Halocort Cream works
Halocort Cream is a steroid. It works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy.
Quick Tips
Halocort Cream is used to treat the redness, swelling, itching, and discomfort of various skin conditions.
It should be applied to the affected areas as a thin film two or three times daily, or as advised by your doctor.
Don't use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
Don't cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of si...
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If you think the area of skin you are treating has become infected you should stop using Halocort Cream and consult your doctor.
Consult your doctor if your skin condition has not improved after 2 weeks of treatment.
Side effects such as mood changes or stomach problems can happen when you start taking Halocort Cream. Inform your doctor if this bothers yo...
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Do not stop taking Halocort Cream suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.
A thin layer should be applied to the affected skin once or twice daily and rub in gently and completely.
Adult Dose
Inflammatory, Pruritic & Steroid-Responsive Dermatoses
Apply topically to affected area(s) BID
Not to exceed 50 g/week; do not use longer than 2 c...
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Child Dose
Inflammatory, Pruritic & Steroid-Responsive Dermatoses
<12 years: Safety and efficacy not established
>12 years: Apply topically to affected area(...
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Contraindication
Halobetasol Propionate Cream/Ointment is contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparat...
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Mode of Action
Corticosteroids decrease inflammation by stabilizing leukocyte lysosomal membranes, preventing release of destructive acid hydrolases from leukocytes;...
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Precaution
Systemic absorption of topical corticosteroids may cause reversible hypothalamic-pituitaryadrenal (HPA) axis suppression, manifestations of cushing\'s...
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