PSORICORT H 0.05% W/W GEL

Overview

PSORICORT H 0.05% W/W GEL is a Schedule H drug.

PSORICORT H 0.05% W/W GEL is composed of: HALOBETASOL (0.05 %W/W)

Halobetasol is a steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation.Halobetasol topical (for the skin) is used to treat the inflammation and itching caused by a number of skin conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, and psoriasis.

Usage

HALOBETASOL is generally used to treat: Eczema, Dermatitis, Psoriasis, Allergic Dermatitis
HALOBETASOL can address symptoms like: Skin Irritation, Body Itching

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Precautions for PSORICORT H 0.05% W/W GEL and its Constituents

• You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to halobetasol.
• Do not use halobetasol topical on a child of any age without a doctor’s advice
• Do not take by mouth. Halobetasol topical is for use only on the skin.
• Do not use this medicine on open wounds or on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, or irritated skin. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
• Wash your hands before and after using halobetasol topical, unless you are using this medicine to treat the skin on your hands.
• Apply a small amount to the affected area and rub it gently into the skin.
• Do not apply this medicine over a large area of skin. Do not cover treated skin areas with a bandage or other covering unless your doctor has told you to.
• Rinse with water if this medicine gets in your eyes.
• Avoid applying this medicine to your face, underarms, or groin area unless your doctor tells you to.
• Do not use halobetasol topical to treat any skin condition that has not been checked by your doctor.
• Do not use if there is an infection or sore present in the area to be treated.

Symptoms of Overdosage

HALOBETASOL over-dosage can result in: Irregular Menstrual Periods, Easy Bruising

Common Side-Effects

HALOBETASOL : Dry Skin, Hives, Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Pimples, Acne, Body Burn, Skin Irritation

Serious Side-Effects

HALOBETASOL : Folliculitis, Body Discoloration, Excessive Body Hair Growth

Rare Side-Effects

HALOBETASOL : Dizziness

Disease Interactions

HALOBETASOL can interfere with: Impaired Glucose Tolerance, Diaper Rash, Diabetes Mellitus, Acute Liver Failure, Tuberculosis, Bacterial Infection, Fungal Infection, Latent Tuberculosis, Glaucoma

Technical Classification

HALOBETASOL is categorized as: TOPICAL STEROIDS / DERMATOLOGICAL AGENTS / TOPICAL AGENTS

Available Alternatives for PSORICORT H 0.05% W/W GEL

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

HABICCOR 0.05% CRM	INR 221.15 for 30 GM OINTMENT	HALOBETASOL 0.05 %W/W
HABICCOR 0.05% W/W OINT	INR 93.15 for 10 GM OINTMENT	HALOBETASOL 0.05 %W/W
HALANOVA CRM	INR 109 for 15 GMS	HALOBETASOL 0.05 %W/W
HALOBET 0.05% W/W CRM	INR 125 for 15 GM CREAM	HALOBETASOL 0.05 %W/W
HALODERM 0.05% W/W CRM	INR 139 for 30 GM CREAM	HALOBETASOL 0.05 %W/W
HALODERM 0.05% W/W OINT	INR 62.42 for 15 GM OINTMENT	HALOBETASOL 0.05 %W/W
HALOMESH 0.05% W/W CRM	INR 150 for 15 GM CREAM	HALOBETASOL 0.05 %W/W
HALONEXT 0.05% W/W CRM	INR 140 for 20 GM CREAM	HALOBETASOL 0.05 %W/W
HALONOVA CRM	INR 109 for 15 GM CREAM	HALOBETASOL 0.05 %W/W
HALOTOP 0.05% W/W CRM	INR 170 for 30 GM CREAM	HALOBETASOL 0.05 %W/W
HALOVATE 0.05% W/W CRM	INR 149 for 15 GM CREAM	HALOBETASOL 0.05 %W/W
HALOVATE 0.05% W/W OINT	INR 149 for 15 GM OINTMENT	HALOBETASOL 0.05 %W/W
HALOX 0.05% W/W CRM	INR 170 for 20 GM CREAM	HALOBETASOL 0.05 %W/W
HALOX 0.05% W/W OINT	INR 170 for 20 GM OINTMENT	HALOBETASOL 0.05 %W/W
PSORICORT H 0.05% W/W GEL	INR 175 for 20 GM GEL	HALOBETASOL 0.05 %W/W
ULTRAVEX 0.05% W/W CRM	INR 110 for 15 GM CREAM	HALOBETASOL 0.05 %W/W

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

BETACHOICE OINT	INR 109 for 10 GM OINTMENT	SALICYLIC ACID 6.0 %W/W, HALOBETASOL 0.05 %W/W
BLISDERM 0.05% OINT	INR 131 for 15 GM OINTMENT	HALOBETASOL 0.05 %
BLISDERM S CRM	INR 142 for 15 GM CREAM	SALICYLIC ACID 3.0 %W/W, HALOBETASOL 0.05 %W/W
HABICCOR S OINT	INR 143.85 for 15 GM OINTMENT	SALICYLIC ACID 3.0 %W/W, HALOBETASOL 0.05 %W/W
HALOBET ES 0.05%/6% CRM	INR 115 for 10 GM CREAM	SALICYLIC ACID 6.0 %, HALOBETASOL 0.05 %
HALOBET MP CRM	INR 85.51 for 5 GM CREAM	MUPIROCIN , HALOBETASOL
HALOBET MZ 0.05%/2% CRM	INR 54 for 5 GM CREAM	MICONAZOLE 2.0 %, HALOBETASOL 0.05 %
HALOBET S 0.05% W/W/3% W/W OINT	INR 198 for 30 GM OINTMENT	SALICYLIC ACID 3.0 %W/W, HALOBETASOL 0.05 %W/W
HALOBETASOL		HALOBETASOL
HALODERM 0.05% LTN	INR 75 for 15 ML LOTION	HALOBETASOL 0.05 %W/V
HALODERM S 0.5% W/W/3% W/W OINT	INR 89.5 for 15 GM OINTMENT	SALICYLIC ACID 3.0 %W/W, HALOBETASOL 0.5 %W/W
HALONOVA S OINT	INR 114 for 15 GM OINTMENT	SALICYLIC ACID 3.0 %W/W, HALOBETASOL 0.05 %W/W
HALOSOL 0.05% CRM	INR 93.35 for 15 GM CREAM	HALOBETASOL 0.05 %
HALOSOL S 0.05%/3% CRM	INR 100 for 15 GM CREAM	SALICYLIC ACID 3.0 %, HALOBETASOL 0.05 %
HALOSTAR 0.05% CRM	INR 108.18 for 15 GM CREAM	HALOBETASOL 0.05 %
HALOSYS S LTN	INR 129 for 20 ML LOTION	SALICYLIC ACID 3.0 %W/V, HALOBETASOL 0.05 %W/V
HALOSYS S OINT	INR 97 for 15 GM OINTMENT	SALICYLIC ACID 3.0 %W/W, HALOBETASOL 0.05 %W/W
HALOTOP 0.05% W/V LTN	INR 225.1 for 50 ML LOTION	HALOBETASOL 0.05 %W/V
HALOTOP S 0.05% W/V/3% W/V LTN	INR 255 for 50 ML LOTION	SALICYLIC ACID 3.0 %W/V, HALOBETASOL 0.05 %W/V
HALOTOP S 0.05% W/W/3% W/W OINT	INR 195 for 30 GM OINTMENT	SALICYLIC ACID 3.0 %W/W, HALOBETASOL 0.05 %W/W
HALOVATE 0.05% LTN	INR 169.5 for 30 ML LOTION	HALOBETASOL 0.05 %
HALOVATE 0.05% OINT	INR 185.5 for 30 GM OINTMENT	HALOBETASOL 0.05 %
HALOVATE S OINT	INR 196 for 15 GM OINTMENT	SALICYLIC ACID 3.0 %W/W, HALOBETASOL 0.05 %W/W
HALOX ES 0.05% W/W/3% W/W OINT	INR 125 for 10 GM OINTMENT	SALICYLIC ACID 3.0 %W/W, HALOBETASOL 0.05 %W/W
HALOX LTN	INR 190 for 30 ML LOTION	HALOBETASOL 0.05 %W/V
HALOX S LTN	INR 199 for 30 ML LOTION	SALICYLIC ACID 3.0 %, HALOBETASOL 0.05 %
HALOX S OINT	INR 196.5 for 20 GM OINTMENT	SALICYLIC ACID 3.0 %W/W, HALOBETASOL 0.05 %W/W
HALSOL S OINT	INR 67.74 for 10 GM OINTMENT	SALICYLIC ACID 6.0 %W/W, HALOBETASOL 0.05 %W/W
HELACT CRM	INR 76.02 for 10 GM CREAM	HALOBETASOL
HELACT S OINT	INR 77.82 for 30 GM OINTMENT	SALICYLIC ACID , HALOBETASOL
HELACT S OINT 0.5MG/30MG	INR 81 for 10 GM OINTMENT	SALICYLIC ACID 30.0 MG, HALOBETASOL 0.5 MG
SUPACOR GM CRM	INR 99 for 10 GM CREAM	MICONAZOLE 2.0 %, HALOBETASOL 0.05 %, GENTAMICIN 0.1 %
ULTRAVEX S3 OINT	INR 127 for 15 GM OINTMENT	SALICYLIC ACID 3.0 %W/W, HALOBETASOL 0.05 %W/W
ULTRAVEX S6 OINT	INR 169.5 for 15 GM OINTMENT	SALICYLIC ACID 60.0 MG, HALOBETASOL 0.5 MG