Ultravate Ointment (Halobetasol Propionate Ointment) Drug Information: Description, User Reviews, Drug Side Effects, Interactions

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May 21, 2012

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Ultravate®
(halobetasol propionate) Ointment, 0.05%

For Dermatological Use Only. Not for Ophthalmic Use.

DRUG DESCRIPTION

Ultravate® (halobetasol propionate ointment) Ointment,0.05% contains halobetasol propionate,a synthetic corticosteroid for topical dermatological use. The corticosteroids constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used topically as an anti-inflammatory and antipruritic agent.

Chemically halobetasol propionate is 21-chloro-6α,9-difluoro-11β,17-dihydroxy-16β-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3-20-dione, 17-propionate, C₂₅H₃₁ClF₂O₅. It has the following structural formula:

Ultravate® (halobetasol propionate) Structural Formula Illustration

Halobetasol propionate has the molecular weight of 485.It is a white crystalline powder insoluble in water.

Each gram of Ultravate Ointment contains 0.5 mg/g of halobetasol propionate in a base of aluminum stearate, beeswax, pen-taerythritol cocoate, petrolatum, propylene glycol, sorbitan sesquioleate,and stearyl citrate.

What are the possible side effects of halobetasol topical (Ultravate)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have severe irritation of any treated skin, or if you show signs of absorbing halobetasol topical through your skin, such as:

blurred vision, or seeing halos around lights;
mood changes;
sleep problems (insomnia);
weight gain, puffiness in your face; or

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What are the precautions when taking halobetasol propionate ointment (Ultravate Ointment)?

Before using halobetasol, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other corticosteroids (e.g., hydrocortisone, prednisone); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: poor blood circulation, immune system problems, certain skin conditions (rosacea, perioral dermatitis).

Do not use if there is an infection or sore present in the area to be treated.

Rarely, using corticosteroid medications for a long time or over large areas of skin can make it more difficult for your body to respond to physical stress. Therefore,...

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Last reviewed on RxList: 7/21/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.