Halometasone Pharmacology

Halometasone

About Halometasone
Topical Steroid
Mechanism of Action of Halometasone
Halometasone is a topical corticosteroid with glucocorticoid activity. It exhibits anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects by inhibiting the release of various cytokines.
Pharmacokinets of Halometasone
N/A
Onset of Action for Halometasone
N/A
Duration of Action for Halometasone
N/A
Half Life of Halometasone
N/A
Side Effects of Halometasone
1.Bone disorders
2.Muscle fractures
3.Muscle wasting
4.Na depletion
5.Hyperglycaemia
6.Impaired tissue repair
7.Susceptibility to infections
8.Menstrual irregularities
9.Hyperhydrosis
10.Skin thinning.
11.Potentially Fatal: Hypersensitivity reactions.
Contra-indications of Halometasone
1.Hypersensitivity.
2.Not to be applied with an occlusive dressing and to large areas of the body.
3.Rosaceae, leg ulcers, long-term topical treatment esp in child.
Special Precautions while taking Halometasone
1.Risk of systemic absorption when applied to large areas, broken skin or under occlusive dressings.
2.It should be used with caution in patients with untreated fungal, bacterial or systemic viral infections.
Pregnancy Related Information
Not recommended
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
Use with caution,avoid prolonged use
Indications for Halometasone
Non-infected corticosteroid-responsive inflammatory skin diseases eg seborrheic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, localized neurodermatitis (Lichen simplex chronicus), nummular eczema, psoriasis vulgaris.
Interactions for Halometasone
N/A
Typical Dosage for Halometasone
Apply as a 0.05% cream or ointment on affected areas.
Schedule of Halometasone
N/A
Storage Requirements for Halometasone
N/A
Effects of Missed Dosage of Halometasone
N/A
Effects of Overdose of Halometasone
N/A

Home Delivery for Halometasone in Your City

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However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for halometasone and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for halometasone may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take halometasone only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for halometasone before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for halometasone with the pharmacy.

Halometasone is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for halometasone might be better known than halometasone itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have halometasone in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for halometasone.