Information about Alclometasone

Generic Name : Alclometasone
Up-to-date prescription details regarding Alclometasone are provided here.

Pronunciation : al-kloe-MEH-tah-zone

Learn the correct pronunciation of the Alclometasone, understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.

You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Alclometasone

International :

Aclovate

Why is Alclometasone Prescribed? (Indications)

Alclometasone is a steroid medication prescribed to treat a variety of skin disorders such as atopic dermatitis, eczema, contact dermatitis, allergic dermatitis, and rashes. It reduces the itching, swelling, and redness associated with the disease.

This topical synthetic corticosteroid is recommended for corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses such as actinic dermatitis, kiss-type allergy and skin itch.

When should Alclometasone not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Alclometasone?

Topical- Apply a thin film 2 or 3 times daily.

How should Alclometasone be taken?

It comes as cream 0.05% and ointment 0.05% to apply topically, as directed by your physician.

What are the warnings and precautions for Alclometasone?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of measles, chickenpox, shingles, viral skin infection, thinning of the skin, cutaneous tuberculosis (TB), perioral dermatitis, acne, rosacea any allergy, who are taking other medications, children less than 1 year old, during breastfeeding.

• For external use only; avoid contact with eyes.

• Do not use on the face, underarms, or groin areas without your physician’s advice.

What are the side effects of Alclometasone?

Local- Itching, burning, redness, dryness, irritation, xerodermia, acne, hypopigmentation, prickly heat, folliculitis, white atrophy, hypertrichosis, reinfection of skin, papular rash.