Ultravate
Ultravate (halobetasol propionate) is a synthetic, super-high potency topical corticosteroid. It exhibits anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, and vasoconstrictive properties, helping to manage severe skin conditions but requiring careful application to avoid systemic absorption and skin thinning.
Dosage by Body Weight
Apply a thin layer to the affected skin area once or twice daily. Gently rub in. Limit treatment to 2 consecutive weeks and a maximum dose of 50 g per week. Not recommended for children under 12 years of age.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Do not use
- Tracking Notes
- High risk of systemic absorption and HPA axis suppression in infants.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Do not use
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and effectiveness not established for pediatric patients.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Do not use
- Tracking Notes
- Topical steroids of super-high potency should be avoided in toddlers.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Do not use
- Tracking Notes
- Consult a pediatrician; super-high potency corticosteroids are generally contraindicated for this age/weight group.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Do not use
- Tracking Notes
- Use alternative lower-potency treatments if prescribed by a physician.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Not recommended | Do not use | High risk of systemic absorption and HPA axis suppression in infants. |
| 5-7 kg | Not recommended | Do not use | Safety and effectiveness not established for pediatric patients. |
| 8-10 kg | Not recommended | Do not use | Topical steroids of super-high potency should be avoided in toddlers. |
| 11-15 kg | Not recommended | Do not use | Consult a pediatrician; super-high potency corticosteroids are generally contraindicated for this age/weight group. |
| 16-20 kg | Not recommended | Do not use | Use alternative lower-potency treatments if prescribed by a physician. |
Formulation
Purpose
Relief of inflammatory and pruritic (itching) manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses, such as severe eczema and plaque psoriasis.
Generic Name
Halobetasol propionateScheduled Drug
No. This medicine is generally not treated as a scheduled/prescription-only drug in common consumer references, but local rules may vary.