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Aclovate.(Drug overview)

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Pronounced: AK-low-vait

Generic name: Alclometasone dipropionate

Why is Aclovate prescribed?

Aclovate, a synthetic steroid medication of the cortisone family, is spread on the skin to relieve certain types of itchy rashes, including psoriasis.

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