Halox F Cream is a combination medicine used in the treatment of skin infections. It works by killing the microorganisms that cause infection. It also blocks the release of certain chemical messengers that cause redness, swelling, and itching.

Halox F Cream is only meant for external use and should be used as advised by your doctor. You should normally wash and dry the affected area before applying a thin layer of the medicine. Avoid any contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth. Rinse it off with plenty of water in case of accidental contact. Avoid covering the treated area with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor.

Using of the medicine may cause burning sensation, irritation, redness, and swelling at the site of application, and skin thinning. These are temporary and usually go away with time. However, if they persist or worsen, let your doctor know.

It is not likely that other medicines you take by mouth or injection will affect the way this medicine works, but talk to your doctor before using it if you have recently used another medicine that contains a steroid or had an allergic reaction to another antifungal medicine. The medicine is not recommended for pregnant women. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

Uses of Halox F Cream

Treatment of Skin infections

Benefits of Halox F Cream

In Treatment of Skin infections

Halox F Cream is used to treat skin infections caused by bacteria such as impetigo (red sores on face), infection in the hair follicle, sycosis barbae (infection of the bearded skin), paronychia (infection of the skin surrounding a fingernail or toenail), erythrasma (infection with brown, scaly skin patches, especially in the folds of the body), etc. It may also be used to prevent infections in small cuts or wounds on your skin. Halox F Cream gives relief from pain, swelling, redness, itching, discomfort at the affected area and speeds up the healing process.

Side effects of Halox F Cream

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Halox F

Thinning of skin
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

How to use Halox F Cream

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

How Halox F Cream works

Halox F Cream is a combination of two medicines: Halobetasol and Fusidic Acid which treat skin infections. Halobetasol is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Fusidic Acid is an antibiotic which kills bacteria by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Halox F Cream during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Halox F Cream is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Halox F Cream?

If you miss a dose of Halox F Cream, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Halox F Cream

₹20.8/gm of Cream

Halobet F Cream

Ajanta Pharma Ltd

₹21.3/gm of cream

2% costlier

Halotop-F Cream

Ipca Laboratories Ltd

₹17.53/gm of cream

16% cheaper

Hevobet-F Cream

Leeford Healthcare Ltd

₹8/gm of cream

62% cheaper

Halovate F Cream

Eris Lifesciences Ltd

₹20.6/gm of cream

1% cheaper

Hader F Cream

Swisskem Healthcare

₹27.4/gm of cream

32% costlier

Quick tips

Halox F Cream must be applied as a thin layer on the affected area as prescribed by your doctor.
Do not use this medicine more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
Before each application, wash the affected area with soap and water and dry well.
Avoid getting it in the eyes, mouth or nose. Rinse with cold water if you accidentally get it in these areas.
Do not cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects.
Inform your doctor if the treated skin area does not improve after 2-4 weeks of treatment.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

Patient concerns

Dryness of hands. Sometimes I get scaly skin drying out and peeling off. I was diagnosed with Eczema and prescribed Halox ointment which I applied for 1 month and was cured however it reappears now and then.

Dr. Souvik Sardar

Dermatology

Kip using moisturex cream/- twice daily at separate time other than halox

Is Halox better or Halox S better for skin. I have super dry skin problem.

Dr. Manju Singh

Homeopathy

Please consult with allopathy doctor.

Suffering from lychen amolyodosis kindly suggest some medicine I am using halox s solution right now but if I discontinue this again the skin return to original form

Dr. Banashree Majumdar

Dermatology

It is a chronic condition with high tendency for chronicity. You need to visit nearby dermatologist personally you are intelligent enough to understand the fact that we cannot prescribe any medication which have a lot of side effects online, as it can harm you

Problem of itching started in 1996 on my right hand ( below little finger). Skin dried up and started to increasing the area. Took some haemopathic medicine but no immediate relief. Anyway the affected area was cured. After 6 years again faced same problem and same affected area. Took some medicine and ointment but without any relief. Then i got posted to patiala in 2005 and i consulted skin specialist who prescribed one ointment and Levocetrizine tab. Got totally cured in a month. I was very happy. In 2012 it again appeared on the same spot. Again got medicine from Doctor but of no avail. In 2015 used ayurvedic medicine got cured but after few months it again appeared on the same spot. Presently having itching problem with dried skin affecting area of 1 square inch below my little finger on right hand. What to do now?

Dr. Souvik Sardar

Dermatology

the picture is blurred but it seems like psoriasis now one thing to keep in mind is that psoriasis will come back again the approach will be to start Medicines and undergo Follow up with a Dermatologist and to taper down the Medicine doselooking at this picture you can start Halox -S ointment-twice daily for 3wks then once daily for 3wks

Sir, my head scalp has problem of irritation when i goes into shade from sunshine. I consulted a skin doctor who advised 'Halox' lotion and 'Fungicide' shampoo which i am using since 1 month but to no avail. Kindly advise. An early response in this regard is highly anticipated and awaited. Rgds/Sukhvinder, 9XXXXXX

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

8x shampoo twice a weekTopisal 3 solution at night over scalp

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