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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.
Most important fact about Aclovate
When you use Aclovate, you inevitably absorb some of the medication through your skin and into the bloodstream. Too much absorption can lead to unwanted side effects elsewhere in the body. To keep this problem to a minimum, avoid using large amounts of Aclovate over large areas, and do not cover it with airtight dressings such as plastic wrap or adhesive bandages unless specifically told to by your doctor.
How should you use Aclovate?
Use Aclovate exactly as prescribed by your doctor and only to treat the condition for which your doctor prescribed it. The...
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