halobetasol propionate
Halobetasol Propionate is a corticosteroid used to treat Facial Dermatoses, Foot Dermatoses, Hand Dermatoses, Inflammation.
Corticosteroid · by Padagis Israel
Generic of Lexette
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Halobetasol Propionate
- Drug class
- Corticosteroid
- Form
- Spray/Inhaler, Topical
- Strength
- Halobetasol Propionate 0.05%
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Generic
- May treat
- facial dermatoses, foot dermatoses, hand dermatoses
- Manufacturer
- Padagis Israel
- FDA application
- ANDA211464
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
Drug class
How this class works, per Corticosteroids - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf.
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
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Dosage forms
Spray/Inhaler and Topical
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Halobetasol Propionate treat?
- Halobetasol Propionate (Halobetasol Propionate) may be used to treat facial dermatoses, foot dermatoses, hand dermatoses, inflammation, leg dermatoses, pruritus, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- How does Halobetasol Propionate work?
- Halobetasol Propionate is a corticosteroid. Corticosteroids mimic the body's natural stress hormone cortisol: they enter cells and bind a glucocorticoid receptor that switches off genes for inflammatory chemicals, calming swelling, redness, and an overactive immune response.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Halobetasol Propionate?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Halobetasol Propionate. To pay less, Halobetasol Propionate is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Halobetasol Propionate?
- Halobetasol Propionate is marketed by Padagis Israel. You can see Padagis Israel's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Halobetasol Propionate a brand-name or generic drug?
- Halobetasol Propionate is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Halobetasol Propionate. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.
- Is Halobetasol Propionate available over the counter?
- No. Halobetasol Propionate is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Halobetasol Propionate come in?
- Halobetasol Propionate is currently marketed as spray/inhaler and topical, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- What class of drug is Halobetasol Propionate?
- Halobetasol Propionate is classified as corticosteroid, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
- Is Halobetasol Propionate FDA-registered?
- Halobetasol Propionate is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA211464. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
What people report to the FDA about Halobetasol Propionate
The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) collects reports from patients and clinicians. It holds 893 reports naming Halobetasol Propionate, and the FDA flagged 30% of those reports as serious. The effects reported most often — leaving out reports about overdose, misuse or the condition being treated, which dominate the raw list for common medicines:
- psoriasis132 reports
- pruritus84 reports
- rash61 reports
- dry skin49 reports
- arthralgia48 reports
- dermatitis atopic43 reports
- skin exfoliation43 reports
- fatigue36 reports
Read these as a signal, not a rate. A report does not mean Halobetasol Propionate caused the effect — anyone can file one, and many describe people taking several medicines for several conditions. Crucially there is no denominator: FAERS does not record how many people took the drug, so these counts cannot be turned into “X% of patients” — a bigger number often just means a more widely used or more talked-about drug. Duplicates exist, and publicity drives reporting. For what is actually established, read the FDA label.
Source: openFDA drug/event (FAERS), retrieved September 25, 2026.
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