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Halotoz-F Cream is a corticosteroid medicine which is used in the treatment of autoimmune skin disorders like eczema, dermatitis, folliculitis and impetigo. This medicine contains halobetasol and fusidic acid which works by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation and thus reduces swelling, redness, and itching. Common side effects include itching, redness, burning or stinging sensation at the application site. It is an external preparation. Hence avoid contact with eyes, ears, nose and mouth.

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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
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More about the Product

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Cytoz Pharmaceuticals

Consume Type :

Topical

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Halotoz-F Cream

Halotoz-F Cream is a prescription topical medicine used to treat inflammatory skin conditions complicated by bacterial infections. It combines a powerful corticosteroid with an antibiotic to reduce redness, swelling, and itching while eliminating the bacteria responsible for the infection. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine for conditions such as infected eczema, infected dermatitis, or psoriasis with a secondary bacterial infection.

For the best results, you should apply Halotoz-F Cream exactly as directed by your healthcare provider. This medicine is usually applied once or twice daily to clean, dry, and affected skin. Avoid using more than the recommended amount or applying it for longer than prescribed. Along with using this medicine, keeping your skin moisturised, avoiding known irritants, and maintaining good skin hygiene can help support the healing process.

While using Halotoz-F Cream, you may experience mild side effects such as temporary burning, stinging, dryness, or irritation at the application site. These effects are usually temporary and improve as your skin adjusts to the treatment. However, if you notice severe skin irritation, blistering, skin thinning, or signs of an allergic reaction, stop using the medicine and consult your doctor immediately.

Before using this medicine, tell your doctor if you have a history of skin thinning, poor blood circulation, diabetes, immune system disorders, or problems with your adrenal glands. Do not use this medicine if you have untreated viral skin infections (such as chickenpox or shingles), fungal skin infections, tuberculosis of the skin, or a known allergy to any of its ingredients. Your doctor will determine whether this treatment is suitable for your condition.

Inform your doctor about all prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, and other creams or ointments you are using, as some products may increase the risk of skin irritation or affect how this medicine works. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or an older adult, consult your doctor before using Halotoz-F Cream to ensure it is safe for you.

Uses of Halotoz-F Cream

Your doctor may prescribe Halotoz-F Cream for the following conditions:

  • Infected eczema: Helps reduce redness, swelling, and itching while treating the bacterial infection that commonly develops in damaged skin.
  • Infected dermatitis: Relieves inflammation and itching while eliminating bacteria responsible for the skin infection.
  • Psoriasis with secondary bacterial infection: Helps calm inflamed, scaly skin while treating bacterial infections that may develop in cracked psoriasis plaques.

Key Benefits

Taking Halotoz-F Cream can help relieve both the inflammation and bacterial infection affecting your skin. Here are the key benefits of this treatment:

  • Relieves inflammation quickly: Reduces redness, swelling, itching, and discomfort to improve skin comfort.
  • Treats bacterial skin infections: Stops the growth of bacteria, helping clear the infection and promote faster healing.
  • Supports skin recovery: By treating inflammation and infection together, it helps restore the skin barrier, reduces scratching, and lowers the risk of further skin damage.
Side effects of Halotoz-F Cream 15 gm
  • Change positions or take a break from activity to relieve symptoms, as stinging can disturb your regular patterns.
  • Avoid postures that put much pressure on the body area where stinging is felt.
  • If you have a vitamin deficiency, take supplements or change your diet.
  • Exercise regularly to improve inner strength.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions to prevent stinging.
  • Massage the affected area gently to get temporary relief.
  • Burning sensation is an abnormal side effect that needs medical attention. To relieve the burning feeling, your doctor may prescribe painkillers or antidepressants.
  • Focused exercises can improve strength and reduce burning by soothing muscles.
  • Change in lifestyle and improving nutrition can reduce the causes of burning sensation and provide relief.
  • Your doctor may suggest nerve block injections as it is related to sensation in the skin.
  • Burning feeling in a specific area would need mild electrical currents to reduce pain that targets the nerve affected. This practice must be done only if your doctor mentions it.

Directions for Use

  • Apply Halotoz-F Cream once or twice a day based on the severity of the condition. However, follow your doctor's guidance regarding the dosage and timing for optimal results.
  • Apply a thin layer with clean and dry hands on the skin's affected areas. You can also apply it with a piece of clean cotton wool or a gauze swab. Gently rub the medicine into the skin until it has disappeared.
  • Wash your hands before and after applying Halotoz-F Cream on the affected areas unless the treatment is for the hands.

How Halotoz-F Cream Works

Halotoz-F Cream works through the combined action of two active ingredients that treat both inflammation and bacterial infection. Halobetasol propionate is a highly potent corticosteroid that reduces the production of inflammatory chemicals responsible for redness, swelling, and itching. Fusidic acid is an antibiotic that stops bacteria from producing the proteins they need to grow and multiply. This prevents the infection from spreading and allows your body's immune system to eliminate the remaining bacteria.
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Alcohol

Safe if prescribed

No interaction was found/established. Please consult your doctor before using Halotoz-F Cream.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or already pregnant before starting Halotoz-F Cream.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

There are limited studies on how Halotoz-F Cream affects breastfeeding. Please consult the doctor before using Halotoz-F Cream if you are a nursing mother. However, it is advised not to use Halotoz-F Cream on breasts before breastfeeding your baby.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Halotoz-F Cream has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machines.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Halotoz-F Cream.

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Halotoz-F Cream.

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Children

Caution

Halotoz-F Cream can be used in children below 12 years of age only under the doctor's supervision. Your doctor will decide the dosage based on the child's age and weight.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Let your doctor know if you have any history of heart problems. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Halotoz-F Cream.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor before using Halotoz-F Cream in elderly patients, as it may increase the risk of side effects.

What if I have taken an overdose of Halotoz-F Cream

If you accidentally apply too much medicine, gently wipe away the excess and continue using it as directed. If Halotoz-F Cream is accidentally swallowed, or if it has been applied excessively over large areas of the body or for prolonged periods, seek immediate medical attention or contact your local poison control centre.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Moisturise your skin regularly: Use a fragrance-free moisturiser every day to help restore your skin barrier. Apply the moisturiser at least 30 minutes after using Halotoz-F Cream unless your doctor advises otherwise.
  • Avoid skin irritants: Use mild, soap-free cleansers and avoid harsh soaps, perfumes, or skincare products that can worsen irritation or trigger flare-ups.
  • Wear soft, breathable clothing: Choose loose-fitting cotton clothing to reduce friction, sweating, and irritation of the affected skin.
  • Identify and avoid triggers: Keep track of factors such as stress, certain fabrics, allergens, or weather changes that may worsen eczema, dermatitis, or psoriasis, and try to avoid them whenever possible.
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Halotoz-F Cream to start to work: The exact onset time of Halotoz-F Cream is clinically unknown. The time for which the effects of Halotoz-F Cream last: The duration of action for Halotoz-F Cream is clinically unknown.

What if you forget to take Halotoz-F Cream

Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next scheduled application, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not apply extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

Storage

• Store Halotoz-F Cream at room temperature, ideally below 25°C (77°F).

Drug Warnings

  • Use only as prescribed: Do not apply Halotoz-F Cream more often or for longer than recommended, as prolonged use of potent steroids may cause skin thinning and other side effects.
  • Avoid sensitive areas: Do not apply this medicine to your face, groin, underarms, or around the eyes unless your doctor specifically instructs you to do so.
  • Avoid contact with the eyes and mouth: If the medicine accidentally gets into your eyes, nose, or mouth, rinse thoroughly with plenty of water.
  • Do not cover the treated area: Avoid using airtight bandages or dressings unless advised by your doctor, as this can increase the absorption of the steroid.
  • Watch for signs of infection: If your skin becomes more red, swollen, painful, develops pus, or does not improve within the prescribed treatment period, contact your doctor promptly.
  • Do not share your medicine: Halotoz-F Cream has been prescribed specifically for your condition and should not be used by anyone else, even if they have similar skin symptoms.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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  • Other topical corticosteroids: Using other steroid creams or ointments at the same time can increase the risk of skin thinning and absorption of the steroid into your bloodstream.
  • Oral steroids: Combining topical Halotoz-F Cream with oral corticosteroid tablets can increase the overall steroid levels in your body, potentially affecting your adrenal glands.
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Drug-Food Interactions

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  • No clinically significant food interactions are known with Halotoz-F Cream when used as directed.     
     
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Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[ANTIBIOTICS AND CORTICOSTEROIDS]

FAQs

Halotoz-F Cream is used to treat bacterial skin infections, such as eczema, dermatitis, folliculitis (inflammation of the follicles) and impetigo (red sores on the face).
Halotoz-F Cream consists of Halobetasol propionate and Fusidic acid. Halobetasol propionate, a corticosteroid, works by blocking prostaglandin's production (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen and itchy. Fusidic acid is an antibiotic and prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Halotoz-F Cream is for topical (for skin) use only. Do not put bandage or dressing on the affected area while treating with Halotoz-F Cream unless the doctor advised. If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose, mouth or vagina, rinse with cold water. Do not apply Halotoz-F Cream on open wounds, lesions and blisters.
Please consult your doctor before using Halotoz-F Cream if you have viral/fungal skin infections, diaper rash, diabetes, Cushing's disease (high cortisol levels), cataract, glaucoma, heart, liver or kidney diseases. Let your doctor know if you are allergic to any of its components.
Halotoz-F Cream consists of Halobetasol propionate that can cause a rise in blood sugar levels by suppressing insulin secretion. Hence it is advised to consult your doctor before starting Halotoz-F Cream if you are diabetic.
Halotoz-F Cream is not recommended to use for diaper rash, since Halobetasol propionate in Halotoz-F Cream can be systemically absorbed and cause adrenal suppression, Cushing's syndrome and intracranial hypertension (pressure of the fluid that surrounds the brain). Your baby's paediatrician may suggest other medications for the treatment of diaper rash.
Halotoz-F Cream, when used for longer periods, can cause thinning and weakening of the skin. Please stop using Halotoz-F Cream and immediately consult your doctor if you notice these symptoms.
Please do not stop using Halotoz-F Cream on your own even if the symptoms are relieved until the full course advised by the doctor is finished.
Yes, Halotoz-F Cream contains Halobetasol, a steroid used to treat skin conditions associated with swelling, redness, and itchiness.
No, Halotoz-F Cream is not available over the counter. It requires a doctor's prescription. This is because it contains Halobetasol, a potent steroid that should be used under medical supervision to avoid potential side effects and complications.
If you forget to use the Halotoz-F Cream, apply it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not apply extra cream to compensate for the missed dose, which can increase the risk of side effects.
The common side effects of Halotoz-F Cream are itching, dryness, redness and a burning sensation at the application site. Please consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.
You should not use Halotoz-F Cream on your face unless your doctor specifically tells you to. The skin on your face is highly sensitive and prone to thinning, acne-like breakouts, and color changes when exposed to strong topical steroids. Talk to your doctor for advice on facial skin issues.
Many patients begin to notice relief from itching and redness within a few days of starting treatment. However, you must complete the full course of treatment prescribed by your doctor to ensure the bacterial infection is completely cleared. Talk to your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after a few days.
Do not apply Halotoz-F Cream to deep open wounds, severe burns, or broken skin unless directed by your doctor. Applying strong topical medications to damaged skin barriers can increase the amount of medicine absorbed into your body, rising the risk of side effects. Talk to your doctor if you have open sores.
If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, you should only use Halotoz-F Cream if your doctor decides the benefits outweigh the potential risks. If prescribed, it should be used in the smallest amount possible for the shortest duration. Talk to your doctor before starting this medication.
Do not cover the treated area with a bandage, wrap, or plastic dressing unless your doctor has specifically told you to do so. Bandaging the skin can significantly increase how much medicine is absorbed, which can lead to localized and systemic side effects. Talk to your doctor for specific instructions.
If your skin symptoms worsen, or if you develop new redness, blistering, or oozing, stop using the cream and contact your healthcare provider right away. This could indicate an allergic reaction or a type of infection that this medicine cannot treat. Talk to your doctor for an immediate evaluation.
No, Halotoz-F Cream contains an antibacterial agent and a steroid, which are not effective against fungal infections. In fact, the steroid component can make a fungal infection worse by lowering your skin's local defenses. Talk to your doctor for an appropriate antifungal treatment.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

No. 16, Shriji Bapa Estate, Behind Nilkanth Estate, Fatehpura Sarkhej Road, Sarkhej 17/A, Trjendra N Agar-1, B/H Nilkanth Mahadev Mandir, D\'Cabin, Sabarmati, Ahmedabad-382210, Gujarat, India
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