Halcinonide
Generic medicine reference
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Overview
Halcinonide topical (for the skin) is a highly potent steroid that is used to treat inflammation and itching caused by skin conditions that respond to steroid medication.
Halcinonide topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Indications
Halcinonide topical (for the skin) is a highly potent steroid that is used to treat inflammation and itching caused by skin conditions that respond to steroid medication.
Halcinonide topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Contraindications
You should not use halcinonide topical if you are allergic to it.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
any type of skin infection ; a skin reaction to any steroid medicine; liver disease ; or an adrenal gland disorder.
Steroid medicines can increase the glucose (sugar) levels in your blood or urine. Tell your doctor if you have diabetes .
It is not known if halcinonide will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
It may not be safe to breastfeed while using halcinonide topical. Ask your doctor about any risk. If you breastfeed, avoid applying this medicine to your nipple area.
Do not use this medicine on a child without medical advice. Children can absorb larger amounts of this medicine through the skin and may be more likely to have side effects.
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Halcinonide topical may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:
worsening of your skin condition; redness, warmth, swelling, oozing, or severe irritation of any treated skin; high blood sugar --increased thirst, increased urination, dry mouth , fruity breath odor; or possible signs of absorbing halcinonide topical through your skin --weight gain (especially in your face or your upper back and torso); slow wound healing, thinning skin, increased body hair; changes in sexual function; feeling depressed, anxious, or irritable.
Common side effects of halcinonide topical may include:
burning, itching, or irritation of treated skin; increased hair growth; white or "pruned" appearance of the skin; rash , pimples ; or changes in color of treated skin.
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
Use only as directed. Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.
High Risk Groups
Use only as directed. Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.
Adult Dosage
0.1 % (0.1 (0.1)) 8 hourly Topical — -
Child Dosage
0.1 % (0.1 (0.1)) 8 hourly Topical — -
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
Medicine used on the skin is not likely to be affected by other drugs you use, but many drugs can interact. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products .
Storage
Cream, Oint, Soln Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No active brands are currently recorded for this generic.
1 record is present but flagged "Unverified / Legacy" and excluded.