Halcinonide is a high potency corticosteroid, in group II under US classification. It is used topically in the treatment of certain skin conditions. More
Halcinonide is a high potency corticosteroid, in group II under US classification. It is used topically in the treatment of certain skin conditions.
Halcinonide
Halcinonide; 3093-35-4; Halciderm; Halcimat; Halog; Alcinonide
Cortilate, Cortilate-N, Cortilate-S, Halog-E, Orkid-S
(1S,2S,4R,8S,9S,11S,12R,13S)-8-(2-chloroacetyl)-12-fluoro-11-hydroxy-6,6,9,13-tetramethyl-5,7-dioxapentacyclo[10.8.0.0²,?.0?,?.0¹³,¹?]icos-17-en-16-one
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The precise mechanism of action of topical corticosteroids is unclear. However they possess anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, and vasoconstrictive actions.
Apply 0.1% of medication onto the affected area as ointment or lotion or cream.
Indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
Prolonged application causes epidermal thinning, contact dermatitis, perioral dermatitis, popular disorder, mild depigmentation; telangiectasia, striae (especially face and flexures).
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Primary infectious (viral, fungal, bacterial) ulcers, hypersensitivity, acne vulgaris.
Store below 40°C.
454.96
C24H32ClFO5
3093-35-4
Neonates, children’s, elderly, hepatic failure. Not to be applied over large areas under occlusive dressings. Caution when applied to areas of broken skin. Pregnancy, lactation.
