Indications & Uses
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Adults: Apply Halcinonide to the affected areas 2 to 3 times daily. For long-term therapy, or where a lower-strength preparation is required, use intermittently. Children: Use the minimal amount necessary for effective therapy. For effective treatment, use the minimal amount, if necessary.
Side Effects
Dermalog cream is generally well tolerated. When side effects do occur, they usually go away once treatment is stopped. The following side effects have been reported, mostly with prolonged use: burning, itching, irritation, dryness, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, maceration, secondary infection, skin atrophy, and striae.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Dermalog cream should not be applied under an occlusive dressing over large areas of the body, as this increases the risk of systemic toxicity. In general, it should not be used where infection is present, particularly in or around the eye. It should not be applied to leg ulcers, and long-term topical use is best avoided, especially in children.
Contraindications
Halcinonide cream should not be used in patients who are hypersensitive to halcinonide. It should not be used to treat rosacea, and it should not be used indiscriminately for pruritus.