What class is Alclometasone dipropionate?

Aclovate is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of allergic reactions, eczema, and psoriasis (Pruritic Skin Disorders). Aclovate may be used alone or with other medications. Aclovate belongs to a class of drugs called Corticosteroids, Topical.

Is Alclometasone dipropionate a steroid?

Alclometasone is a steroid medication used to treat itching, redness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and discomfort of various skin conditions. The medication is applied onto your skin, and it’s generally well-tolerated when used short-term.

What is Alclometasone dipropionate used to treat?

This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (e.g., eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Alclometasone reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a low- to medium-strength corticosteroid.

Which is stronger triamcinolone or clobetasol?

Clobetasol is a potent steroid, triamcinolone 0.1% is midstrength, and desonide is lower-potency.

Is Alclometasone dipropionate over the counter?

Official Answer. No, Diprolene is not available as an over-the-counter (OTC) product. Diprolene (augmented betamethasone dipropionate) is a super-high potency topical corticosteroid (“steroid”) medication used on the skin and it requires a prescription from your healthcare provider.

Is hydrocortisone 1% over-the-counter?

Overview. Hydrocortisone topical is used to help relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by skin conditions. This medicine is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid). This medicine is available both over-the-counter (OTC) and with your doctor’s prescription.

What strength hydrocortisone is OTC?

Hydrocortisone 1% (many over-the-counter brands of creams, ointments, and lotions)

What is the potency of Alclometasone dipropionate cream?

Alclometasone Dipropionate Cream USP, 0.05% is a low to medium potency corticosteroid indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.

How often should I use Alclometasone cream and ointment?

Alclometasone Dosage and Administration. Apply a thin film of Alclometasone dipropionate cream USP or Alclometasone dipropionate ointment USP to the affected skin areas 2 or 3 times daily; massage gently until the medication disappears. Alclometasone dipropionate cream and ointment may be used in pediatric patients 1 year of age or older.

How many mg of Alclometasone is in a Gram?

Each gram of Alclometasone dipropionate ointment USP contains 0.5 mg of Alclometasone dipropionate USP in an ointment base of hexylene glycol, white wax, propylene glycol stearate, and white petrolatum.

How much Alclometasone is in white wax ointment?

Each gram of Alclometasone Dipropionate Ointment USP contains 0.5 mg of Alclometasone dipropionate, USP in an ointment base of hexylene glycol, white wax, propylene glycol monopalmitostearate, and white petrolatum. Like other topical corticosteroids, Alclometasone dipropionate has anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, and vasoconstrictive properties.