Alclometasone: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring

Facts extracted from current FDA product labeling for Alclometasone. Educational only — not medical advice.

Labeled uses

Alclometasone Dipropionate Ointment USP, 0.05% is a low to medium potency corticosteroid indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses. Alclometasone dipropionate ointment may be used in pediatric patients 1 year of age or older, although the safety and efficacy of drug use for longer than 3 weeks have not been established (see PRECAUTIONS: Pediatric Use ). Since the safety and efficacy of alclometasone dipropionate ointment has not been established in pediatric patients below 1 year of age, their use in this age-group is not recommended.

Source: FDA labeling via NIH DailyMed (set 3b0dccd6…). Not affiliated with FDA or NIH.

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