Halobetasol Information
Pronunciation
hal oh BAY ta sol
What is this drug used for?
• It is used to treat skin irritation.
• It is used to treat skin rashes.
• It is used to treat plaque psoriasis.
Frequently reported side effects of this drug
• Dry skin
• Burning
• Itching
• Stinging
Other side effects of this drug: Talk with your doctor right away if you have any of these signs of:
• High blood sugar like confusion, fatigue, increased thirst, increased hunger, passing a lot of urine, flushing, fast breathing, or breath that smells like fruit
• Cushing syndrome like weight gain in upper back or abdomen; moon face; severe headache; or slow healing
• Adrenal gland problems like severe nausea, vomiting, severe dizziness, passing out, muscle weakness, severe fatigue, mood changes, lack of appetite, or weight loss
• Skin changes like acne, stretch marks, slow healing, or hair growth
• Skin thinning
• Vision changes
• Severe skin irritation
• Signs of a significant reaction like wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Medication Safety Issues
Sound-alike/look-alike issues:
Ultravate may be confused with Cutivate
Storage and Stability
Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15°C and 30°C (59°F to 86°F). Do not freeze.
Foam: Do not refrigerate. Do not expose container to heat and/or store at >49°C (>120°F). Contents are under pressure; do not puncture or incinerate.
Adverse Reactions
Central nervous system: Headache, paresthesia
Dermatologic: Acne vulgaris, leukoderma, local dryness of skin, miliaria, pustules, secondary skin infection, stinging of the skin, telangiectasia, urticaria
Endocrine & metabolic: HPA-axis suppression, hyperglycemia
Local: Application site atrophy, application site burning, application-site dermatitis, application site erythema, application site pain, application-site pruritus, application site rash, application site vesicles
Respiratory: Upper respiratory tract infection
Rare, postmarketing, and/or case reports: Herpes zoster infection, increased blood pressure, influenza, local skin discoloration, nasopharyngitis, otitis media, pharyngitis, skin atrophy, wound
