Alclometasone Dipropionate

Topical corticosteroid with moderate potency, used for the treatment of inflammatory conditions of the skin other than those arising from an infection. They are not curative and on discontinuation a rebound exacerbation of the condition may occur.


Brands
Adult Dose
Dose: Apply a thin film of Aclometasone Dipropionate cream or ointment to the affected skin areas 2 or 3 times daily. Massage gently until the medication disappears.
Single Dose:
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Neonatal
Paedriatic
Characteristics
belongs to Corticosteroids. . The Molecular Weight of Alclometasone Dipropionate is 521.00.
Contraindications
Alclometasone Dipropionate is contraindicated in conditions like Perioral dermatitis,Migraine (refractory cases),Detection of overdosage or underdosage of cholinergic drugs.
Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Alclometasone Dipropionate, which give rise to further complications include Telangiectasia.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Alclometasone Dipropionate are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Burning, Skin irritation, Contact dermatitis, Acne, Perioral dermatitis, Hypertrichosis, Mild depigmentation.
Indications
Alclometasone Dipropionate is primarily indicated in conditions like Eczema, Inflammation, Itching, Pruritus.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Alclometasone Dipropionate was found.
Interfrence
Risks
If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Cream, Gel, Spray, Aerosol Store in a well closed container, at room temperature, . Do not Freeze.
Warnings
Avoid prolonged use of a topical corticosteroid on the face (and keep away from th eyes). In children avoid prologed use and use potent or very potent corticosteroids under specialist supervision; extreme caution is required in dermatoses of infancy.
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