Pronunciation: HAL-oh-BAY-ta-sol
Generic Name: Halobetasol
Brand Name: Ultravate
Ultravate Cream is used for:
Treating inflammation and itching caused by certain skin conditions. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Ultravate Cream is a topical corticosteroid. It works by reducing skin inflammation (redness, swelling, itching, and irritation).
Do NOT use Ultravate Cream if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Ultravate Cream
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Ultravate Cream:
Some medical conditions may interact with Ultravate Cream. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have rosacea, any kind of skin infection, cuts, scrapes, or lessened blood flow to your skin
- if you have had a recent vaccination; you have measles, tuberculosis (TB), chickenpox, or shingles; or you have had a positive TB test
- if you are taking prednisone or similar medicines
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Ultravate Cream. However, no specific interactions with Ultravate Cream are known at this time.
Ask your health care provider if Ultravate Cream may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Ultravate Cream:
Use Ultravate Cream as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Apply a small amount of medicine to the affected area. Gently rub it in until it is evenly distributed.
- Wash your hands after you apply Ultravate Cream, unless your hands are part of the treated area.
- Do not bandage or cover the treated skin area unless directed by your doctor.
- If you miss a dose of Ultravate Cream, apply it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not apply 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Ultravate Cream.
Important safety information:
- Ultravate Cream is for external use only. Do not get Ultravate Cream in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If you get it in any of these areas, rinse right away with cool water.
- Do not use Ultravate Cream on the face, in the groin area, or under the armpits.
- Do NOT use more than the recommended dose or use for longer than 2 weeks without checking with you doctor.
- If your symptoms do not get better within 2 weeks or if they get worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your doctor before you receive any vaccine while you are using Ultravate Cream.
- Do not use Ultravate Cream for other skin conditions at a later time.
- Do not use other medicines or products on your skin without first checking with your doctor.
- Overuse of topical products may worsen your condition.
- Ultravate Cream is a corticosteroid. Before you start any new prescription or nonprescription medicine, check the label to see if it has a corticosteroid in it too. If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
- Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Ultravate Cream before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
- Serious side effects may occur if too much of Ultravate Cream is absorbed through the skin. This may be more likely to occur if you use Ultravate Cream over a large area of the body. It may also be more likely if you wrap or bandage the area after you apply Ultravate Cream. The risk is greater in children. Do not use more than the prescribed dose. Contact your doctor right away if you develop unusual weight gain (especially in the face), muscle weakness, increased thirst or urination, confusion, unusual drowsiness, severe or persistent headache, or vision changes. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
- Corticosteroids may affect growth rate in CHILDREN and teenagers in some cases. They may need regular growth checks while they use Ultravate Cream.
- Ultravate Cream should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 12 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Ultravate Cream while you are pregnant. It is not known if Ultravate Cream is found in breast milk after topical use. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Ultravate Cream, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Ultravate Cream:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Dryness; mild stinging, burning, or itching.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); acne-like rash; burning, cracking, irritation, or peeling not present before you began using Ultravate Cream; excessive hair growth; inflamed hair follicles; inflammation around the mouth; muscle weakness; symptoms of high blood sugar (eg, flushing, confusion, drowsiness, increased thirst, increased urination); thinning, softening, or discoloration of the skin; unusual weight gain, especially in the face.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Ultravate side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include increased thirst or urination; muscle weakness; unusual weight gain, especially in the face.
Proper storage of Ultravate Cream:
Store Ultravate Cream at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not freeze. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Ultravate Cream out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Ultravate Cream, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Ultravate Cream is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Ultravate Cream. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
More Ultravate resources
- Ultravate Side Effects (in more detail)
- Ultravate Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- Ultravate Drug Interactions
- Ultravate Support Group
- 5 Reviews for Ultravate - Add your own review/rating
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