In adults and children 12 years of age and older, halobetasol topical is used to treat the redness, swelling, itching, and pain of a variety of skin problems, including plaque psoriasis (a skin condition in which red, scaly patches appear on specific portions of the body) and eczema (a skin disease that causes the skin to be dry and itchy and to sometimes develop red, scaly rashes). The drug halobetasol belongs to the corticosteroid family of drugs. To relieve swelling, redness, and itching, it works by triggering natural chemicals in the skin.

For usage on the skin, halobetasol is available as an ointment, cream, foam, and lotion. Typically, halobetasol topical is administered once or twice daily. Ask your doctor or chemist to explain any instructions on your prescription label that you are unsure about following. Halobetasol topical should only be used as instructed. Use it only as directed by your doctor, neither more nor less often. Unless your doctor instructs you to, avoid using it on other parts of your body or to treat other skin disorders.

The initial two weeks of your treatment should see an improvement in your skin’s state. If your symptoms do not get better during this period, call your doctor.

Apply a tiny amount of cream, ointment, foam, or lotion to the affected region of skin to cover it with a thin, even layer before gently massaging halobetasol topical into the skin.

Halobetasol foam can catch fire. When applying halobetasol foam and for a short while following, keep away from fires, open flames, and smoke.

Only the skin should be used to apply this medication. Avoid getting halobetasol topical in your mouth or eyes, and never ingest it. Unless specifically instructed by your doctor, avoid using it on the face, in genital and rectal areas, as well as in skin folds and armpits.

Only bandage or wrap the treated area if your doctor instructs you to. Such use could exacerbate negative effects.

For a copy of the manufacturer’s information for the patient, ask your chemist or doctor.

Ask your doctor or chemist for more details if you believe this drug should be used for something else.

Before using halobetasol topical,

• If you have an allergy to halobetasol, any other drugs, or any of the ingredients in halobetasol topical solutions, inform your doctor and pharmacist right away. Get a list of the ingredients from your chemist.
• Inform your doctor and chemist about any prescription and over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, and dietary supplements you are currently taking or intend to take. Provide the following information: more topical treatments and additional corticosteroid medications.
• Inform your doctor if you have any infections, or if you have ever had cataracts, glaucoma, diabetes, Cushing’s syndrome, which is an abnormal condition brought on by an overproduction of hormones (corticosteroids), or liver disease.
• Inform your physician if you are nursing a baby, intend to get pregnant, or are already pregnant. Call your doctor if you become pregnant while taking halobetasol.
• Inform the surgeon or dentist that you are using halobetasol topical if you are having surgery, including dental surgery.

As soon as you realise you missed a dose, administer it. If the next dose is soon due, skip the missed one and carry on with your regular dosing plan. To make up for a missing dose, avoid applying a second dose.

The topical halobetasol may have negative effects. If any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away, let your doctor know right once:

• Skin that is scorching, itchy, irritated, red, or dry
• Acne
• Rash or small red pimples around the mouth
• Little skin lumps that are white or red
• Excessive hair growth
• Alteration in skin tone
• Skin that is glossy or bruised
• Under-the-skin blotches or streaks that are red or purple

Certain adverse effects can be very harmful. Call your doctor right away if you have any of these signs or symptoms:

• Redness, swollen areas, or other indications of a skin infection where you put the halobetasol
• Severely itchy skin
• Skin lesions
• Unexpected weight gain
• Strange fatigue
• Muscular tremor
• Moodiness and depression
• Eyesight alterations such as haziness

Children who use topical halobetasol may be more likely to experience negative side effects, such as reduced growth and delayed weight gain. The dangers of applying this medication to your child’s skin should be discussed with your child’s doctor.

Halobetasol may have further negative consequences. If you experience any strange issues while taking this drug, call your doctor right away.

You or your doctor can submit a report to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting programme online or by phone if you have a serious side event (1-800-332-1088).

Keep this medication tightly closed in the original container and out of the reach of children. Keep it away from excessive heat and moisture at room temperature (not in the bathroom). The foam product should not be frozen.

Although many containers (such as weekly pill minders and those for eye drops, creams, patches, and inhalers) are not child-resistant and are simple for young children to open, it is crucial to keep all medications out of sight and out of reach of children. Always lock safety caps and promptly stash medication up and away from young children where it is out of their sight and reach to prevent poisoning. http://www.upandaway.org

Unused prescriptions must be disposed of carefully to prevent pets, kids, and other people from ingesting them. You should not, however, dispose of this medication in the toilet. Instead, utilising a medicine take-back programme is the easiest approach to get rid of your medication. To find out about take-back programmes in your area, speak with your chemist or the garbage/recycling agency in your city. If you do not have access to a take-back programme, see the FDA’s Safe Disposal of Medications website at http://goo.gl/c4Rm4p for additional information.

Call 1-800-222-1222 to reach your local poison control centre if someone consumes halobetasol topical. Dial 911 to reach the nearest emergency services if the sufferer has collapsed or has stopped breathing.

Keep all of your appointments with your physician and the lab. To determine how your body is responding to halobetasol, your doctor may request specific lab tests. Do not share your medication with anybody else. Any queries you may have regarding prescription refills should be directed to your chemist.

You should keep a written record of every medication you take, including any over-the-counter (OTC) items, prescription drugs, and dietary supplements like vitamins and minerals. This list should be brought with you whenever you see a doctor or are admitted to the hospital. You should always have this information with you in case of emergencies.