Halobetasol

Category: topical

Aliases: Ultravate

Pharmacological Mechanism

Super-high-potency topical glucocorticoid (Class I — tied with clobetasol). Two-week max courses; HPA axis suppression at large body areas. Severe psoriasis, lichen planus.

Half-Life (t½)

TD: 6h

Dosing Guidelines

• TD: Typical 0.05mg (Range: 0.05 - 0.05 mg)

Target Organ Systems

• endocrine
• integumentary