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Halotop S is a prescription medicine that is available as a Lotion, Ointment. Secondary and off-label uses of Halotop S have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Halotop S is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Halotop S as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Halotop S are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Halotop S has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Halotop S's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Halotop S related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Halotop S have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Halotop S with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Halotop S is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Halotop S is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Halotop S safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Halotop S will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Halotop S safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Halotop S for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Halotop S on the Kidneys?
Halotop S rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Halotop S on the Liver?
Halotop S does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Halotop S on the Heart?
Halotop S is rarely harmful for the heart.
Halotop S should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Halotop S unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Halotop S habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Halotop S is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Halotop S
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Halotop S and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Halotop S
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Halotop S and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Halobetasol Propionate
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 369-372
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 889