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Haloprogin
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U.S. Brand Names
Generic Available
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Use
Pregnancy Risk Factor
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Warnings/Precautions
Adverse Reactions
Drug Interactions
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Mental Health: Effects on Mental Status
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Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment
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Pronunciation
(ha loe PROE jin)

U.S. Brand Names
Halotex®

Generic Available

No


Pharmacological Index

Antifungal Agent, Topical


Use

Topical treatment of tinea pedis (athlete's foot), tinea cruris (jock itch), tinea corporis (ringworm), tinea manuum caused by Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton tonsurans, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, Microsporum canis, or Epidermophyton floccosum; topical treatment of Malassezia furfur


Pregnancy Risk Factor

B


Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to haloprogin or any component


Warnings/Precautions

Safety and efficacy have not been established in children


Adverse Reactions

<1%: Pruritus, folliculitis, vesicle formation, erythema, irritation, burning sensation


Drug Interactions

No data reported


Mechanism of Action

Interferes with fungal DNA replication to inhibit yeast cell respiration and disrupt its cell membrane


Pharmacodynamics/Kinetics

Absorption: Poorly through the skin (~11%)

Metabolism: To trichlorophenol

Elimination: In urine, 75% as unchanged drug


Usual Dosage

Topical: Children and Adults: Apply liberally twice daily for 2-3 weeks; intertriginous areas may require up to 4 weeks of treatment


Mental Health: Effects on Mental Status

None noted


Mental Health: Effects on Psychiatric Treatment

None noted


Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions

No information available to require special precautions


Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment

No effects or complications reported


Patient Information

Avoid contact with eyes; for external use only; improvement should occur within 4 weeks; discontinue use if sensitization or irritation occur


Nursing Implications

Avoid contact with eyes; for external use only; improvement should occur within 4 weeks; discontinue use if sensitization or irritation occur


Dosage Forms

Cream: 1% (15 g, 30 g)

Solution, topical: 1% with alcohol 75% (10 mL, 30 mL)


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