.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.D_Dermatologicals.D07A_CorticosteroidsPlain.D07AB10_Alclometasone.Alclometasone .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.D_Dermatologicals.D07A_CorticosteroidsPlain.D07AB10_Alclometasone.Alclometasone| name: | Alclometasone |
| ATC code: | D07AB10 | route: | topical |
| n-compartments | 1 |
Alclometasone is a synthetic corticosteroid used topically for the treatment of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses such as eczema, atopic dermatitis, and psoriasis. It has anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, and vasoconstrictive properties. Alclometasone dipropionate is approved for prescription topical use and is commonly used in children and adults for short-term control of skin inflammation.
No peer-reviewed studies were found reporting quantitative pharmacokinetic parameters for alclometasone in humans. The following values are estimated based on typical topical corticosteroid pharmacokinetics.