Halcinonide (Topical application)
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 2, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Halog
In Canada
- Halog Cream
- Halog Ointment
- Halog Solution
Available Dosage Forms:
- Solution
- Ointment
- Cream
Therapeutic Class: Corticosteroid, Strong
Pharmacologic Class: Adrenal Glucocorticoid
Uses for halcinonide
Halcinonide topical is used to help relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by skin conditions. Halcinonide is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid).
Halcinonide is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using halcinonide
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For halcinonide, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to halcinonide or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of halcinonide topical in the pediatric population. However, because of halcinonide's toxicity, it should be used with caution. Children may absorb large amounts through the skin, which can cause serious side effects. If your child is using halcinonide, follow your doctor's instructions very carefully.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of halcinonide topical in the elderly.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.
Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol
Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.
Other medical problems
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of halcinonide. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
- Cushing's syndrome (adrenal gland disorder) or
- Diabetes or
- Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) or
- Intracranial hypertension (increased pressure in the head)—Use with caution. May make these conditions worse.
- Infection of the skin at or near the place of application or
- Large sores, broken skin, or severe skin injury at the place of application—The chance of side effects may be increased.
