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Lidex-E Cream


Generic Name: Fluocinonide Cream and Ointment (floo-oh-SIN-oh-nide)
Brand Name: Examples include Lidex and Lidex-E

Lidex-E Cream is used for:

Treating inflammation and itching due to certain skin conditions. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Lidex-E Cream is a topical adrenocortical steroid. It works by reducing skin inflammation (redness, swelling, itching, and irritation) by a way that is not clearly understood.

Do NOT use Lidex-E Cream if:

  • you are allergic to any ingredient in Lidex-E Cream

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Lidex-E Cream:

Some medical conditions may interact with Lidex-E Cream. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

  • if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
  • if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
  • if you have allergies to medicines or other substances
  • if you have any kind of skin infection, cuts, scrapes, or lessened blood flow to your skin
  • if you have had a recent vaccination; have measles, tuberculosis, chicken pox, or shingles; or have had a positive tuberculosis test
  • if you are taking prednisone or similar medicines

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Lidex-E Cream. Because little, if any, of Lidex-E Cream is absorbed into the blood, the risk of it interacting with another medicine is low.

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Lidex-E Cream may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Lidex-E Cream:

Use Lidex-E Cream as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

  • Apply a small amount of medicine to the affected area. Gently rub the medicine in until it is evenly distributed. Wash your hands after applying Lidex-E Cream, unless your hands are part of the treated area.
  • Do not bandage or cover the treated skin area unless directed by your doctor.
  • If you miss a dose of Lidex-E Cream, apply it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not apply 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Lidex-E Cream.

Important safety information:

  • Lidex-E Cream is for external use only. Do not get Lidex-E Cream in your eyes. If contact is made with the eyes, flush them immediately with tap water.
  • If Lidex-E Cream is applied to the diaper area, apply a very small amount and do not use tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants.
  • Do not exceed the recommended dose or use Lidex-E Cream longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
  • Check with your doctor before having vaccinations while using Lidex-E Cream.
  • Do not use Lidex-E Cream for other skin conditions at a later time.
  • Corticosteroids medicines may affect the growth rate in CHILDREN and adolescents in some instances. Your child"s growth may need to be checked regularly while using Lidex-E Cream.
  • PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Lidex-E Cream during pregnancy. It is unknown if Lidex-E Cream is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are taking Lidex-E Cream, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Lidex-E Cream:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Dryness; itching.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); acne-like rash; burning, cracking, irritation, or peeling not present before you began using Lidex-E Cream; excessive hair growth; inflamed hair follicles; inflammation around the mouth; muscle weakness; thinning, softening, or discoloration of the skin; unusual weight gain, especially in the face.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Lidex-E Cream may be harmful if swallowed.

Proper storage of Lidex-E Cream:

Store Lidex-E Cream at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Lidex-E Cream out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

  • If you have any questions about Lidex-E Cream, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
  • Lidex-E Cream is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
  • If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Lidex-E Cream. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: November 1, 2006
Database Edition 06.4.1.002
Copyright © 2006 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.




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