Alclometasone Dipropionate
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Overview
Alclometasone is a topical steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation.
Alclometasone topical (for the skin) is used to treat the inflammation and itching caused by a number of skin conditions such as allergic reactions , eczema , and psoriasis .
Alclometasone topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Indications
Alclometasone is a topical steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation.
Alclometasone topical (for the skin) is used to treat the inflammation and itching caused by a number of skin conditions such as allergic reactions , eczema , and psoriasis .
Alclometasone topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Contraindications
You should not use alclometasone topical if you are allergic to it.
Do not use alclometasone topical to treat diaper rash.
To make sure alclometasone topical is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
bacterial, fungal, or viral skin infection .
Steroids can increase the glucose (sugar) levels in your blood or urine. Tell your doctor if you have diabetes .
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether alclometasone topical will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using alclometasone topical.
It is not known whether alclometasone topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Alclometasone topical should not be used on a child younger than 1 year old. Do not use this medicine on any child without a doctor's advice. Children can absorb larger amounts of this medication through the skin and may be more likely to have side effects.
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Topical steroid medicine can be absorbed through the skin, which may cause steroid side effects throughout the body. Stop using alclometasone topical and call your doctor if you have:
blurred vision, or seeing halos around lights; uneven heartbeats; sleep problems ( insomnia ); weight gain, puffiness in your face; or tired feeling.
Common side effects of alclometasone topical may include:
redness, burning, or itching of treated skin; skin dryness or irritation; acne, skin rash ; lightened color of treated skin; or folliculitis (redness or crusting around your hair follicles).
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
High Risk Groups
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Adult Dosage
Apply a thin film of Aclometasone Dipropionate cream or ointment to the affected skin areas 2 or 3 times daily. Massage gently until the medication disappears. ( ) —
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied alclometasone. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products .
Storage
Cream, Gel, Spray, Aerosol Store in a well closed container, at room temperature, . Do not Freeze.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.