Halcinonide
Mechanism :
It is a topical steroid used in the treatment of inflammatory dermatoses such as eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis and acne.
Indication :
- Corticosteroid responsive dermatoses
Contraindications :
Hypersensitivity to drug or class or components.
Caution in skin infection.
Dosing :
0.1% cream or ointment.
Adverse Effect :
Serious Reactions: HPA axis suppression, Cushing’s syndrome, hyperglycemia, intracranial hypertension, growth suppression.
Common Reactions: Dryness, skin atrophy, folliculitis, perioral dermatitis, hypertrichosis, acneiform dermatitis, burning, pruritus, hypopigmentation allergic contact dermatitis secondary infection striae, hypopigmentation, miliaria.
Interaction :
None.
Hepatic Dose :
No dosage adjustments are needed.