Aclovate

What Is Aclovate?

Aclovate (alclometasone dipropionate) Cream and Ointment is a topical (for the skin) steroid used to treat the inflammation and itching caused by a number of skin conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, and psoriasis. Aclovate is available in generic form.

What Are Side Effects of Aclovate?

Common side effects of Aclovate include:

• skin stinging,
• burning,
• itching,
• irritation,
• dryness,
• redness, or
• rash when first applied to the skin.

Side effects should disappear in a few days as your body adjusts to the medication. Other side effects of Aclovate include:

• thinning or softening of your skin,
• skin rash or irritation around your mouth,
• swollen hair follicles,
• changes in color of treated skin,
• blisters,
• pimples,
• crusting of treated skin, or
• stretch marks.

Tell your doctor if you have serious side effects of Aclovate including:

• blurred vision,
• seeing halos around lights,
• mood changes,
• sleep problems (insomnia),
• weight gain,
• puffiness in your face,
• muscle weakness, or
• you feel tired.

Dosage for Aclovate

Apply a thin film of Aclovate Cream or Ointment to the affected skin areas 2 or 3 times daily; massage gently until the medication disappears.

What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with Aclovate?

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied Aclovate. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor all prescription and over-the-counter medications and supplements you use.

Aclovate During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

During pregnancy, Aclovate should be used only when prescribed. It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk when applied to the skin. Similar medications pass into breast milk when taken by mouth. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

Additional Information

Our Aclovate (alclometasone dipropionate) Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.

 

Aclovate Consumer Information

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Topical steroid medicine can be absorbed through the skin, which may cause steroid side effects throughout the body. Stop using alclometasone topical and call your doctor if you have:

• blurred vision, or seeing halos around lights;
• uneven heartbeats;
• sleep problems (insomnia);
• weight gain, puffiness in your face; or
• tired feeling.

Common side effects may include:

• redness, burning, or itching of treated skin;
• skin dryness or irritation;
• acne, skin rash;
• lightened color of treated skin; or
• folliculitis (redness or crusting around your hair follicles).

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Read the entire detailed patient monograph for Aclovate (Alclometasone Dipropionate Cream, Ointment)

 

Aclovate Professional Information

SIDE EFFECTS

The following local adverse reactions have been reported with ACLOVATE® (alclometasone dipropionate) Cream in approximately 2% of patients: itching and burning, erythema, dryness, irritation, and papular rashes.

The following local adverse reactions have been reported with ACLOVATE® (alclometasone dipropionate) Ointment in approximately 1% of patients: itching, burning, and erythema. The following additional local adverse reactions have been reported infrequently with topical corticosteroids, but may occur more frequently with the use of occlusive dressings. These reactions are listed in approximate decreasing order of occurrence: folliculitis, acneiform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, secondary infection, skin atrophy, striae, and miliaria.

Read the entire FDA prescribing information for Aclovate (Alclometasone Dipropionate Cream, Ointment)