Generic Name : HALCINONIDE
Pronunciation : (hal sin' oh nide)
Trade Name(s) : Walavin-250, Cortilate, Cizoren, Depidol, Halidol, Halopidol, Halorid, Larenase,
Senorm, Senorm-LA, Seradol, Serenace, Trancodol
Why it is prescribed: Halcinonide is used to treat the
itching, redness, dryness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and
discomfort of various skin conditions.
When it is to be taken: Halcinonide is used two or three
times a day. Follow the instructions on your prescription label
carefully.
How it should be taken:
1. Halcinonide comes in the form of ointment, cream, and liquid
for use on the skin. Wash the affected area thoroughly; then apply
the medication sparingly in a thin film and rub it in gently.
However, if washing irritates your skin, apply the drug without
washing first.
2. If your doctor instructs you to wrap the treated area with
plastic, soak or wash the area thoroughly. Apply the medication
in a thin film and rub it in gently. Then apply another thin film.
Cover the area with thin plastic wrap and attach the plastic with
adhesive tape to normal skin adjacent to the treated area or hold
the plastic in place with an elastic or gauze bandage. Wash the
area each time you apply the medication.
3. If the area is moist, you can leave the edges of the plastic
wrap partly unsealed or puncture the plastic wrap to allow excess
moisture to escape. If your skin is dry, you can soak the area
briefly before applying the medication and place a damp cloth
on the area before covering it with plastic. If the treated area
is the scalp, fingers, or hands, you can use a tight plastic shower
cap for your scalp and gloves for your fingers and hands rather
than plastic wrap. Ask your doctor for specific instructions.
4. If you use this drug on your face, keep it out of your eyes.
Special Instruction :
1. Use halcinonide exactly as prescribed. Do not apply it to other
areas of your body or bandage or wrap the treated area unless
directed to do so by your doctor.
2. Do not use it for a longer time than as directed by your doctor,
and do not apply it more frequently than as stated on your prescription
label.
3. Do not apply cosmetics, lotions, or other skin preparations
to the treated area unless your doctor specifically tells you
that you may.
4. If you are using this medication on a child's diaper area,
do not place tightly fitting diapers or plastic pants on the child.
They can increase the absorption of halcinonide through the skin
and decrease growth.
5. If your skin problem continues or worsens or if the treated
area gets infected or oozes pus, contact your doctor.
6. If you forget to take a dose, apply the missed dose as soon
as you remember it and apply any remaining doses for that day
at evenly spaced intervals. Do not apply a double dose to make
up for the missed one.
Side Effects : Although side effects from halcinonide are
not common, they can occur. Itching, burning, irritation, skin
infection. Contact your doctor.
Other Precautions :
1. If you have an infection, inform your doctor before using this
medication.
2. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should inform
their doctors before using halcinonide.
3. Discard any unused medication after your treatment course is
completed. Do not use it to treat other skin problems.
4. Do not allow anyone else to use this medication without a doctor's
prescription, especially children. Children are more sensitive
to the drug than are adults, and another person's skin problem
may be very different from yours.
Storage Conditions :
1. Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed,
and out of the reach of children.
2. Store it at room temperature, away from excess heat.
3. Do not allow it to freeze.