Alclometasone Topical Dosage
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 3, 2023.
Applies to the following strengths: 0.05%
Usual Adult Dose for:
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Dermatitis
Apply a thin film to the affected area two or three times a day
Comments: Massage gently until the drug disappears
Use: Relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses
Usual Adult Dose for Eczema
Apply a thin film to the affected area two or three times a day
Comments: Massage gently until the drug disappears
Use: Relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses
Usual Pediatric Dose for Dermatitis
1 year or older:
Apply a thin film to the affected area two or three times a day
Comments:
- Massage gently until the drug disappears
- Safety and efficacy of drug use in pediatric patients for longer than 3 weeks have not been established.
Use: Relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses
Usual Pediatric Dose for Eczema
1 year or older:
Apply a thin film to the affected area two or three times a day
Comments:
- Massage gently until the drug disappears
- Safety and efficacy of drug use in pediatric patients for longer than 3 weeks have not been established.
Use: Relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 1 year.
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Administration advice:
- This drug should not be applied in the diaper area as diapers or plastic pants may form an occlusive dressing.
Monitoring:
- Endocrine: HPA axis suppression ( ACTH stimulation test, plasma cortisol test, urinary free cortisol test)
Patient advice:
- This drug should not be used for the treatment of psoriasis due to the potential for rebound exacerbation.
- Do not use other topical corticosteroids at the same time as this drug.
- Do not use this drug near the eyes.
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