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INDICATIONS
ULTRAVATE (halobetasol propionate cream) Cream 0.05% is
a super-high potency
corticosteroid
indicated for the relief
of the inflammatory
and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive
dermatoses. Treatment beyond two consecutive weeks is
not recommended, and the total dosage
should not exceed 50 g/week because of the potential
for the drug to suppress
the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Apply a thin layer
of ULTRAVATE (halobetasol propionate cream) Cream to the
affected skin once
or twice daily as directed by your physician, and rub
in gently and completely.
ULTRAVATE (halobetasol propionate cream) Cream is a high
potency topical
corticosteroids; therefore, treatment
should be limited to two weeks, and amounts greater than
50 g/wk should not be used. As
with other corticosteroids, therapy
should be discontinued when control
is achieved. If no improvement is seen within 2 weeks,
reassessment of diagnosis
may be necessary.
ULTRAVATE (halobetasol propionate cream) Cream should
not be used with occlusive
dressings.
HOW SUPPLIED
ULTRAVATE CREAM 0.05% is supplied in the following
tube sizes:
15 g (NDC 0072-1406-15)
50 g (NDC 0072-1400-50)
Store between 15° and 30° C (59° and
86° F).
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