Indications
Dermalog cream can be used on both wet and dry eczematous lesions. It is indicated for acute and chronic corticosteroid-responsive skin conditions, which may include psoriasis, anogenital eczema, nummular eczema and infantile intertrigo. It is also used for contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, dermatitis herpetiformis, neurodermatitis and seborrhoeic dermatitis.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Pharmacology
Halcinonide cream delivers halcinonide, a mainly synthetic corticosteroid applied topically to reduce inflammation, ease allergic skin reactions, and relieve itching. Its bi-phasic base makes it especially effective for corticosteroid-responsive skin conditions, releasing the medicine promptly while sustaining its action over time. When applied to normal, intact skin, the drug can still be absorbed to some degree. Skin inflammation or other disease processes increase how much halcinonide passes through the skin, and covering the treated area with occlusive dressings substantially boosts this absorption. Once it enters the body through the skin, the corticosteroid follows the same pharmacokinetic pathways as a corticosteroid taken systemically.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Pregnancy Category C. It should not be applied over large areas of skin, in large amounts, or for a long time. Use during pregnancy only if the expected benefit to the mother outweighs the possible risk to the unborn baby. It is not known whether topical corticosteroids pass into breast milk in amounts that could harm a nursing infant, so this medicine should be used with caution by breastfeeding mothers.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.