Halobetasol (On the skin)
hal-oh-BAY-ta-sol PROE-pee-oh-nate
Treats skin disorders such as itching and swelling. This medicine is a corticosteroid.
Drug classes
Corticosteroid, Very Strong (About this – PubMed Health)
Uses
Uses of This Medicine
Halobetasol topical is used to help relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by skin conditions. This medicine is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid).
This medicine is available only with your doctor’s prescription.
Other uses (PubMed Health)
How To Use
Cream, Ointment
Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to apply and how often. Do not use more medicine or apply it more often than your doctor tells you to.
This medicine should not be used for longer than 2 weeks unless your doctor has told you to.
This medicine is for use on the skin only. Do not get it near your eyes, nose, mouth, underarms, or genitals. Do not use on skin areas that have cuts or scrapes. If it does get on these areas, rinse it off right away.
Wash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.
Apply a thin layer to the affected area and rub it in completely. Treat only small areas at one time unless other directed by your doctor.
Do not cover the treated area with a bandage unless your doctor has told you to.
Never share your medicine with anyone.
If a dose is missed:
If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, apply it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to apply the medicine and skip the missed dose.
Do not apply extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine:
Store the medicine at room temperature, away from heat and direct light.
Keep all medicine away from children.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
Do not use cosmetics or other skin care products on the treated skin areas unless your doctor has told you to.
When Not To Use
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to halobetasol.
Warnings
Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have diabetes, Cushing syndrome, or a skin infection.
Do not use this medicine for a skin problem that has not been checked by your doctor.
Children may be more likely to have serious side effects from this medicine if too much is absorbed through the skin. Apply the medicine carefully to make sure you don’t use too much.
If you are applying this medicine to the diaper area of a child, use only loose-fitting diapers or plastic pants. Tight-fitting diapers may cause too much medicine to be absorbed through the skin.
Possible side effects
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Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Blistering, peeling, or pus on treated skin areas
Numbness or tingling
Severe skin itching, rash, or redness
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
Changes in skin color
Dark-colored streaks or “spider” veins
Dry skin
Stinging or burning of treated skin areas
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Brand names include
Halac Kit, Halonate, Halonate Pac, Ultravate, Ultravate X
There may be other brand names for this medicine.