Halocest 5mg Tablet DT is a steroid. It is used for treatment of inflammatory and allergic skin conditions. It provides relief from swelling, redness and itching in the affected area. Halocest 5mg Tablet DT is for external use only. You should use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. The affected area should be clean and dry before application of the ointment. You must wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying this medicine. This medicine should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not use more than you need as it will not clear your condition faster and some side effects may be increased. If your condition goes on for longer than four weeks or gets worse at any time, let your doctor know. You can help this medicine work better by keeping the affected areas clean, making sure they are dry and washing your hands before and after treating the infection. Some common side effects include headache and application site pain. If the side effects bother you or do not go away, let your doctor know. Some people have a severe allergic reaction which needs urgent medical attention. Signs of this include rash, swelling of the lips, throat or face, swallowing or breathing problems, dizziness and nausea. Get emergency help if this happens. It is not likely that other medicines you take by mouth or injection will affect the way it works but talk to your doctor before using it if you have used a similar cream before and had an allergic reaction.

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Chemical Class::Gluco/mineralocorticoids, progestogins and derivatives|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::DERMA|Action Class::Glucocorticoids

• Q. Q. What is Halocest 5mg Tablet DT used for??
  Ans: Halocest 5mg Tablet DT is used on the skin to relieve inflammatory and itchy skin diseases. It also helps in reducing redness, scaling and swelling associated with these conditions. Do not take this medicine without consulting your doctor.
• Q. Q. How to use Halocest 5mg Tablet DT??
  Ans: It should be rubbed gently on the affected skin twice daily for a maximum of about 2 weeks. In case, you do not find any considerable improvement within 2 weeks, consult your doctor for reevaluation.
• Q. Q. What should I do if I forget to use Halocest 5mg Tablet DT??
  Ans: If you forget to use Halocest 5mg Tablet DT, do not worry and continue using Halocest 5mg Tablet DT as soon as you remember. However, if you are not sure and have any other doubts, please consult your doctor.
• Q. Q. Can you use Halocest 5mg Tablet DT on broken skin??
  Ans: No, Halocest 5mg Tablet DT should not be applied on broken skin. It is a steroid, which means that it works by suppressing the immune system. It may cause varied side effects which can slow the healing process. Moreover, steroids are also known to cause skin atrophy which might worsen the associated condition.
• Q. Q. Does Halocest 5mg Tablet DT cause local irritation or skin reactions??
  Ans: Yes, Halocest 5mg Tablet DT may cause local skin reactions like burning, itching, irritation, dryness and hypopigmentation in sensitive individuals, although it is rare. Therefore, it is important to inform your doctor if you have any history of allergy or reaction before you start therapy with this medicine. In some cases, the reason for reactions could be the ingredients that are included in the drug. In case of any reaction, stop the medication immediately and inform the doctor.
• Q. Q. Are Ulobetasol and Halocest 5mg Tablet DT the same??
  Ans: Yes, these two are the same medicine. Ulobetasol is an alternate chemical name for Halocest 5mg Tablet DT. They both are steroids that can be applied topically.
• Q. Q. What precautions do I need to take while using Halocest 5mg Tablet DT??
  Ans: Be careful not to get Halocest 5mg Tablet DT into your eyes or mouth. If you happen to get it in your eyes, rinse off with plenty of water immediately and contact your doctor. You must not use Halocest 5mg Tablet DT if you are allergic to it or any of its ingredients. Tell your doctor if you notice any allergic reaction while using it for the first time. Inform your doctor if you are taking any medicines regularly to prevent any allergic reaction with other medicines. Do not cover the area being treated with Halocest 5mg Tablet DT with a bandage, as this may increase absorption of this medicine and increase the side effects. Do not use more than what is recommended to relieve your symptoms faster. Using more than what is advised will only increase the side effects. Let your doctor know if you are planning to conceive. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should use Halocest 5mg Tablet DT only if prescribed by the doctor.

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