Find a Drug
Advanced Search

Professional

Halog

Drug Description
font size

HALOG®
(Halcinonide Cream, USP) 0.1%
For Topical Use Only.
Not For Ophthalmic Use.

DRUG DESCRIPTION

The topical corticosteroids constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used as anti-inflammatory and antipruritic agents. The steroids in this class include halcinonide. Halcinonide is designated chemically as 21-Chloro-9-fluoro-11ß ,16α,17-trihydroxypregn -4-ene-3,20-dione cyclic 16, 17-acetal with acetone. Graphic formula:

halcinonide

It has the following molecular formula C24H32ClFO5 with a molecular weight of 454.96.

Each gram of 0.1 % Halog Ointment (Halcinonide Ointment) contains 1 mg halcinonide in Plastibases (Plasticized Hydrocarbon Gel), a polyethylene and mineral oil gel base with polyethylene glycol 400, polyethylene glycol 6000 distearate, polyethylene glycol 300, polyethylene glycol 1450, and butylated hydroxytoluene as an antioxidant.

Brand Name: Halog
Generic Name: Halcinonide

Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration

 

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.


Bookmark this page:


Privacy Policy

Skin & Beauty

Get beauty tips and body treatments.

WebMD Symptom Checker - Start Here Ringworm Slideshow: Watch and Learn
WebMD Resources

Cellulite Treatment with HeatCellulite Treatment with Heat
Most women over 20 have it and hate it, but the bumpy look of cellulite under the skin isn't easy to erase. But a hot technology may change that. See more WebMD Videos »