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HALOBETASOL PROPIONATE AND TAZAROTENE (halobetasol propionate) · SUN PHARMA CANADA

Dermatology Approved 2025-05-02

Halobetasol Propionate Ointment 0.05% is a super-high potency corticosteroid indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses. Treatment beyond two consecutive weeks is not recommended, and the total dosage should not exceed 50 g/week because of the potential for the drug to suppress the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. Use in children under 12 years of age is not recommended.

Source: FDA Label
1
Indication
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Phase 3 Trials
1
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2025-05-02
Routes
TOPICAL
Dosage Forms
LOTION

Companies

Active Ingredient: HALOBETASOL PROPIONATE , TAZAROTENE

HALOBETASOL PROPIONATE AND TAZAROTENE Approval History

2026
Original
New Indication
New Form
Label Update
1 FDA actions from 2025 to 2025
May 2025 ORIGINAL
Update

What HALOBETASOL PROPIONATE AND TAZAROTENE Treats

1 indications

HALOBETASOL PROPIONATE AND TAZAROTENE is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 2025. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

Source: FDA Label

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Clinical Trial Registry

1 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT03298581 71542610 Ph 2 withdrawn Multiple-Dose Pharmacokinetics and Potential for Adrenal Suppression Following Treatment With Halobetasol Spray in Patients With Plaque Psoriasis
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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

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HALOBETASOL PROPIONATE AND TAZAROTENE FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

Halobetasol Propionate Ointment 0.05% is a super-high potency corticosteroid indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses. Treatment beyond two consecutive weeks is not recommended, and the total dosage should not exceed 50 g/week because of the potential for the drug to suppress the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. Use in children under 12 years of age is not recommended. As with other highly active corticosteroids, therapy should be discontinued when control has been achieved. If no improvement is seen within 2 wee...

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