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May 27, 2012

Halog Ointment

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Halog Ointment

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HALOG® OINTMENT
(halcinonide) Ointment, 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 antiinflammatory and antipruritic agents. The steroids in this class include halcinonide. Halcinonide is designated chemically as 21-Chloro-9-fluoro-11β,16α, 17-trihydroxy-pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione cyclic 16,17-acetal with acetone. Graphic formula:

HALOG®OINTMENT (Halcinonide Ointment, USP) Structural Formula Illustration

C₂₄H₃₂ClFO₅, MW 454.96, CAS-3093-35-4

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

Last reviewed on RxList: 11/17/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.