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Is Halobetasol A Safe Vaginal And Rectal Cream?

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Posted on Mon, 28 Nov 2016
Question: My doctor prescribed Halobetasol, Prop .05% for use on my vagina and rectum area. Is that safe and will I absorb steroids into my body from it?
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Can safely use halobetasol propionate cream on the vaginal and rectal area

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
It is safe to use halobetasol propionate cream on the vaginal and rectal area and you won't absorb too much of it to cause any systemic side effects of steroids in your body.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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Is Halobetasol A Safe Vaginal And Rectal Cream?

Brief Answer: Can safely use halobetasol propionate cream on the vaginal and rectal area Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for being at healthcaremagic It is safe to use halobetasol propionate cream on the vaginal and rectal area and you won't absorb too much of it to cause any systemic side effects of steroids in your body. Regards Dr Asmeet