Haelan

What is it?

A moderately potent steroid preparation available as cream and ointment containing 0.0125% flurandrenolone. Also, HAELAN TAPE, a clear, adhesive polythene film impregnated with 4µg of flurandrenalone per square cm

Medical Uses

Inflammatory skin conditions which are responsive to steroids. Tape is used for additional treatment in skin conditions proving difficult to treat.

Dosage

Cream or ointment, apply 2 or 3 times each day to clean skin. Tape, apply to affected area which should be shorn first, if necessary and leave in place for 12 hours.

Special Care

Should not be used on face or on children for more than 5 days. Should be stopped gradually.

Avoid Use

Prolonged or extensive use especially pregnant women or continual use as a preventative. Should not be used to treat acne, leg ulcers, scabies, pen-oral dermatitis, tuberculous skin conditions, skin disorders caused by viruses, ringworm, any untreated bacterial or fungal skin infections.

Known Side Effects

Thinning of skin, adrenal gland suppression, hair growth, Cushingoid type symptoms (as in Cushing's syndrome).

Manufacturer

Zypharm.