What is Ultravate?
Halobetasol Halobetasol is an extremely potent steroid that can reduce inflammation within the body.Ultravate (for the skin) is a treatment for irritation that is caused by plaque, psoriasis, and skin diseases that respond to steroid medications.
Ultravate is also used for reasons not mentioned in this guideline.
Side effects of Ultravate
Contact a medical professional immediately. If you are experiencing symptoms that indicate an allergic reaction, such as symptoms of hives or difficulty breathing or swelling of your lips, face, tongue, throat, or face,
Ultravate may cause serious side effects. Consult your physician right away in the event of:
- An increase in the severity of your skin conditions;
- The appearance of redness, warmth, bleeding, or the severe irritation that occurs on treatment skin
- Blurred vision blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain, or seeing halos of light sources;
- High blood sugar: increased thirst, more frequent urine output, dry mouth and breath smell that is fruity
- Possible signs of absorption of ultraviolet through your skin: weight increase (especially in your face, the upper part of your back, or your torso) Slow healing of wounds; thin and discolored skin more muscles weakness, sickness, diarrhea, fatigue, mood changes, and sexual changes.
Common adverse consequences of ultraviolet can include:
- Burning skin, itching, stinging, or dryness on the skin treated;
- Itchy in the area where the foam was sprayed;
- The appearance of redness or a crusty area around your hair follicles
- Stretch marks;
- Spider veins;
- Headache
- Cold symptoms like congestion, sneezing, and a sore throat.
This list does not constitute an exhaustive listing of all possible side effects. Others could happen. Consult your physician to seek medical advice on adverse effects. You can report any adverse reactions to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Similar/related drugs
Cosentyx, Taltz, Trianex, Sernivo, Kenalog, Impoyz, and Halog
Warnings
Follow the directions on your prescription label and on the label of your package. Inform your health professionals about your medical issues, allergies, and the medicines you are taking.
Prior to use this drug
You shouldn't use halobetasol in case you have an allergy to it.
Inform your doctor if you were ever diagnosed with:
- Any kind of skin disease;
- An allergic reaction to a drug containing a steroid;
- Adrenal gland disorders;
- Liver disease
- If you're planning to have an operation,
Steroids can boost levels of glucose (sugar) in the urine or blood.Inform your physician immediately if you suspect diabetes.It isn't known if ultrasound can cause harm to an unborn baby. Inform your doctor if you are expecting.
Breastfeeding while taking this medication is not advised. Consult your physician about any risks. Should you use Halobetasol on your chest, be sure to avoid areas that might come into contact with your baby's mouth.
Ultravate is not a prescription drug for use by people under the age of 12. Certain forms or brands of this medication are intended for use only by those aged 18 and older.Children may absorb greater quantities of this medication through the skin and are more likely to experience negative side effects.
How to take Ultravate?
Follow the instructions on your prescription label, and go through all medication guides or instructions sheets. Follow the medication precisely as prescribed.Do not chew it. Topical medicine should be used exclusively on your skin. Don't apply it to open wounds, sunburned, windburned, or irritated skin. Rinse thoroughly with water if the medicine comes into contact with your mouth or eyes.
Cleanse your hands prior to and after using Halobetasol in the event that you are not using this treatment to treat the hands' skin.Make sure to shake the foam prior to each use.Use a light layer of halobetasol on the affected skin and gently rub it into the skin. Avoid applying this product to a large area of your skin unless your physician has advised you to.
Don't cover the treated skin region with a bandage or any other form of cover-up unless your physician has instructed you to. Covering areas that have been treated may boost the quantity of medication in your skin and can have negative consequences.If you're dealing with the area around your diaper with plastic, don't use pants or diapers that are tight-fitting.
This medication is designed for short-term use only (2 weeks and for up to eight weeks in the case of psoriasis). Follow your doctor's dosage instructions with care.If you are using halobetasol for treating plaque psoriasis, you should stop taking the drug after your skin's issues are under control.There is a possibility that you will require medical tests to ensure that this medication isn't causing harm.Contact your physician if your symptoms don't improve or if they become worse.
It is not recommended to stop taking the halobetasol drug abruptly. Follow the instructions of your physician about the tapering of your dose.Keep it at room temperature, far from heat and moisture. Avoid freezing.
Be sure to keep ultraviolet foam out of the reach of an open flame or excessive temperatures. The canister could explode if it becomes too hot. Avoid burning or puncturing the empty container.
What happens if I miss the dose?
Apply the medication as fast as you are able, but do not take the dose you missed if it is getting close to the time of the next dose. Don't apply two doses at the same time.
What happens if I overdose?
Get medical attention immediately or contact the poison help line at 1-800-222-1222 in the event that anyone has swallowed the medicine accidentally.
Long-term or high-dose use of Ultravate could cause thin skin, easy bruising, as well as changes in the body's fat (especially on the neck, face, back, waist, and face), increased facial hair or acne, menstrual disorders, impotence, or a loss of interest in sexual activity.
What should be avoided?
Do not apply Ultravate to your scalp, underarms, groin, or face.Don't use Ultravate for treating any type of skin issue that hasn't been examined by your physician.
Beware of using any other topical steroids on the areas that you treat with halobetasol unless a physician has advised you to.
Interaction with other drugs
The skin care treatment is unlikely to be affected by any other medications you take. However, many drugs interfere with each other. Inform your healthcare professionals about all medications you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies.
