HALOVATE LOTION contains Halobetasol which belongs to the group of medicines called Topical Corticosteroids. HALOVATE LOTION is used in the management of plaque psoriasis in patients.

Plague psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that cause your cells to reproduce very quickly resulting in thick, scaly patches on skin called plaques which is generally characterized by symptoms such as raised, discolored (red, brown, gray or purple) plaques with a white or silvery surface, cracks (fissures), bleeding, itchiness, irritation, and or pain which most commonly occurs on elbow, back, knees, and scalp.

Along with this management, your doctor might advise you to take an ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) stimulation test to evaluate HPA axis suppression (a condition that causes poor body defense against infection) especially in children to manage its effect in the body.

Avoid applying HALOVATE LOTION, if you are allergic to Halobetasol. Before applying HALOVATE LOTION, inform your doctor if you have cataract, kidney, and or liver problems.

HALOVATE LOTION should be used with caution in pregnant and breastfeeding women only if it is necessary. The efficacy and safety of HALOVATE LOTION have not been established in pediatric patients. Consult your doctor before applying HALOVATE LOTION.

The most common side effects of applying HALOVATE LOTION are telangiectasia (small, widened blood vessels on skin), application site atrophy, and headache. Contact your doctor if any of the above side effects worsen.