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Halostrol-F Cream

Manufactured byEast West Pharma
ContainsUlobetasol (0.5 mg) + Fusidic acid (20 mg)
Description
Halostrol-F Cream is a combination of Ulobetasol and Fusidic acid. It is used for the treatment of skin infections. Ulobetasol prevents the formation of certain chemical substances in your body that are responsible for redness, swelling, and itching. Fusidic acid works by stopping the growth of the infection-causing bacteria and preventing bacterial multiplication. Halostrol-F Cream may cause burning sensation, itchiness, redness, irritation, etc at the site of application. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist or worsen. Halostrol-F Cream should be applied topically on the affected part of your skin as directed by your doctor. Continue using the medicine for the prescribed duration to reduce your risk of re-infection. Halostrol-F Cream should be avoided if you are allergic to it. This medicine is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are planning a pregnancy, consult your doctor before using this medication.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Halostrol-F Cream

  • Burning sensation at the application site
  • Pain, redness, and irritation at the application site
  • Skin rash
  • Itching at the application site

Uses of Halostrol-F Cream

What is it prescribed for?

  • Infected Dermatoses
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The time required by Halostrol-F Cream to show its effect is not clinically known.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The duration for which Halostrol-F Cream remains effective is not clinically known.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies have been reported with Halostrol-F Cream.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Due to lack of safety and efficacy studies, it is not known whether Halostrol-F Cream use during pregnancy will affect your developing foetus. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    It is not known if Halostrol-F Cream passes into breastmilk. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor. If indicated for use, avoid applying this medicine to breast areas (nipple) that may come into contact with your infant.

Allergy

Avoid Halostrol-F Cream if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Due to lack of safety and efficacy studies, it is not known whether Halostrol-F Cream use during pregnancy will affect your developing foetus. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor.

Breast-feeding

It is not known if Halostrol-F Cream passes into breastmilk. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor. If indicated for use, avoid applying this medicine to breast areas (nipple) that may come into contact with your infant.
General warnings

Antibiotic resistance

Antibiotic resistance is a condition where infection-causing organisms develop the ability to defeat the effect of drugs designed to kill them. Hence, to avoid such resistance, you should always complete the entire course of treatment with Halostrol-F Cream as prescribed by your doctor.

External use only

Halostrol-F Cream is meant for external use only. Avoid contact with your eyes. In case of accidental contact with your eyes, rinse thoroughly with water. Seek immediate medical help in case of accidental ingestion.

Other medicines

Halostrol-F Cream may interact with other medicines meant for topical use. Concomitant use of this medicine and other topical medicines on the same area of skin should therefore be avoided. Inform your doctor about all the topical preparations (ointments/lotions/gels) that you may have been using to avoid undesired side effects.

Use in children

Halostrol-F Cream is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age due to a lack of safety and efficacy studies.

Use with caution

Caution is required when applying Halostrol-F Cream near eyes or on eyelids, as cataracts or glaucoma (a condition of optic nerve damage due to high fluid pressure inside your eye) may result if this medicine repeatedly comes in contact with your eye.

Missed Dose

Apply the missed dose of Halostrol-F Cream as soon as you remember. Do not apply a double dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Since Halostrol-F Cream is intended for external use, the likelihood of side effects due to an overdose is low. However, do not apply more than the prescribed dose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions

Cushing's syndrome

Cushing's syndrome is a condition with high levels of cortisol (steroid hormone) in your body. Symptoms may include the presence of a fatty hump between your shoulders, a rounded face, stretch marks on your skin, that may be pink or purple in colour, bruises on your skin, etc. Halostrol-F Cream may increase your risk of Cushing's syndrome. Inform your doctor if you experience such symptoms while on treatment with this medicine.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Halostrol-F Cream is meant for external use only. Use it as directed by your doctor. Close the cover of the tube immediately after use to keep it clean and free from contamination. Do not wipe or rinse the tip of the tube. Use Halostrol-F Cream at around the same time every day for the ease of remembrance. Do not cover the application area with bandages or other coverings unless directed by your doctor. Do not give Halostrol-F Cream to others even if their condition appears to be the same as yours.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Halostrol-F Cream is a combination of Ulobetasol and Fusidic acid. Ulobetasol belongs to a class of medicines called corticosteroids. It works by decreasing the formation of certain chemical substances in your body that are responsible for causing redness, swelling, and itching of the affected part of your skin. Fusidic acid is an antibiotic that works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. This prevents further growth and replication of bacteria.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Topical steroids, Topical antibiotics

Schedule

Schedule H

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