Halox S Ointment is a combination medicine that is used to treat eczema and psoriasis. It provides relief from redness, itching and swelling. It helps in softening the skin.

Halox S Ointment should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Wash your hands before using this medicine. It is advised to check the label for directions before use. It is for external use only.

Do not use this medicine more than the recommended dose. Inform your doctor if you have known allergies from this medicine. The common side effects of this medicine include thinning of the skin, dry skin, burning, irritation, itchiness, and redness at the application site.

If these side effects or any other symptoms which you think are because of this medicine persist for a longer duration, please consult your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are suffering from any other disease. This medicine is safe to use in breastfeeding mothers.

Uses of Halox S Ointment

Benefits of Halox S Ointment

In Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a skin problem in which skin cells build up and form scales and dry patches which are itchy and painful. Applying Halox S Ointment helps manage psoriasis symptoms like itching, pain, redness, swelling or irritation. It moisturizes the skin and makes it soft and smooth. Clean and dry the affected area before applying Halox S Ointment. Use it atleast 2-3 times a day or as prescribed. You may see change in your skin appearance after few weeks.

In Eczema

Eczema is a condition in which patches of skin swells and becomes dry, itchy, rough and red. Halox S Ointment moisturizes the skin and helps reduce dryness and itchiness. It reduces swelling and redness at the affected area. Apply 1-2 times a day or as prescribed by your doctor. You might see an improvement in your skin after 2 to 3 weeks of treatment.

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Side effects of Halox S Ointment

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 S

Burning sensation
Stinging sensation
Erythema (skin redness)

How to use Halox S Ointment

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 gently massage the ointment.

How Halox S Ointment works

Halox S Ointment is a combination of two medicines: Halobetasol and Salicylic Acid which treat eczema and psoriasis. Halobetasol is a steroid medicine. It blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Salicylic Acid is a keratolytic medicine which breaks down keratin clumps, removes dead skin cells and softens the skin. It also enhances the absorption of Halobetasol into the skin.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Halox S Ointment may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Halox S Ointment is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Halox S Ointment?

If you miss a dose of Halox S Ointment, 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.

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₹11.7/gm of ointment

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Quick tips

Halox S Ointment is used to treat the redness, swelling, itching, and discomfort of various skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis.
Apply to the affected areas as a thin film two or three times daily, or as advised by your doctor.
Don't 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.
After you have applied Halox S Ointment, remember to wash your hands (unless your hands are the treated area).
Use a mild moisturizer regularly to overcome skin dryness during the course of treatment.
Consult your doctor if your skin condition has not improved after 2 weeks of treatment.

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Therapeutic Class

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Patient concerns

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

Dr. Manju Singh

Homeopathy

Please consult with allopathy doctor.

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

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

Dryness of skin on hands and legs. Looks like eczema/psoriasis I have tried allopathy where in the ointment Halox ointment was prescribed I used ointment for 1 month and the skin was cured. However, they appear like dryness of patches more on hands I use aloe vera gel to hands for dryness. However, I see very less dryness of legs and not much patches.

Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari

Ayurveda

apply lippu ointemt, take panch tikt ghrit guggul 2 tab twice,. kaiosr guggul 2 tab twice with water

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

User feedback

Patients taking Halox S Ointment

Once A Day

60%

Alternate Day

20%

Twice A Day

20%

What are you using Halox S Ointment for?

Psoriasis

70%

Eczema

15%

Others

Skin disorder*

Keratoses (Ab*

*Skin disorders, Keratoses (Abnormal skin growth)

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

46%

Average

40%

Poor

14%

What were the side-effects while using Halox S Ointment?

No Side Effec*

38%

Thinning of s*

25%

Dry skin

25%

Skin irritati*

12%

*No Side Effect, Thinning of skin, Skin irritation

How do you take Halox S Ointment?

With or witho*

67%

With food

33%

*With or without food

Please rate Halox S Ointment on price

Expensive

56%

Average

26%

Not Expensive

18%

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References

Halobetasol. Yeruham, Israel: Perrigo. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Salicylic Acid. Huddersfield: Thornton & Ross Ltd.; 1985 [revised 20 Feb 2018]. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Mayo Clinic. Halobetasol. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
ScienceDirect. Salicylic Acid. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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