Halorif S Ointment
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Dermacia Healthcare |
Active Ingredient | Halobetasol (0.05% w/w) + Salicylic Acid (6% w/w) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | DERMA |
User Rating | 4.5 |
User Reviews | 574 |
FAQ
Halorif S Ointment Reviews
Halorif S should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Wash your hands before using this medicine. It is advised to check the label for directions before use. It is for external use only.
Do not use this medicine more than the recommended dose. Inform your doctor if you have known allergies from this medicine. The common side effects of this medicine include thinning of the skin, dry skin, burning, irritation, itchiness, and redness at the application site.
If these side effects or any other symptoms which you think are because of this medicine persist for a longer duration, please consult your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are suffering from any other disease. This medicine is safe to use in breastfeeding mothers.
How Halorif S Ointment Works
How to Use Halorif S Ointment
Benefits of Halorif S Ointment
- In Psoriasis: Psoriasis is a skin problem in which skin cells build up and form scales and dry patches which are itchy and painful. Applying Halorif S helps manage psoriasis symptoms like itching, pain, redness, swelling or irritation. It moisturizes the skin and makes it soft and smooth. Clean and dry the affected area before applying Halorif S. Use it atleast 2-3 times a day or as prescribed. You may see change in your skin appearance after few weeks.
- In Eczema: Eczema is a condition in which patches of skin swells and becomes dry, itchy, rough and red. Halorif S moisturizes the skin and helps reduce dryness and itchiness. It reduces swelling and redness at the affected area. Apply 1-2 times a day or as prescribed by your doctor. You might see an improvement in your skin after 2 to 3 weeks of treatment.
Uses of Halorif S Ointment
- Psoriasis
- Eczema
Halorif S Ointment Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Don't cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects.
- After you have applied Halorif S, remember to wash your hands (unless your hands are the treated area).
- Halorif S is used to treat the redness, swelling, itching, and discomfort of various skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis.
- Apply to the affected areas as a thin film two or three times daily, or as advised by your doctor.
- Consult your doctor if your skin condition has not improved after 2 weeks of treatment.
- Use a mild moisturizer regularly to overcome skin dryness during the course of treatment.
References
- Mayo Clinic. Halobetasol.
- Salicylic Acid. Huddersfield: Thornton & Ross Ltd.; 1985 [revised 20 Feb 2018].
- Halobetasol. Yeruham, Israel: Perrigo.
- ScienceDirect. Salicylic Acid.