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Generic Name: hydrocortisone topical (hye droe KOR ti sone)
Brand Names: Acticort 100, Aeroseb-HC, Ala-Cort, Aloe Cort, Aquanil HC, Beta HC, Caldecort, Cetacort, Cort-Dome, Cortaid, Cortane, Corticaine, Corticreme, Cortizone-10, Cortizone-5, Cotacort, Delcort, Dermacort, Dermarest Plus Anti-Itch, Dermol HC, Dermolate, Dermtex HC, Encort, Genasone/Aloe, Gly-Cort, Hi-Cor, Hycort, Hydrocort cream, Hytone, Instacort, Ivocort, Lacticare-HC, Locoid, Massengill Medicated Soft Cloth, MD Hydrocortisone, Neutrogena T-Scalp, Nogenic HC, Nutracort, NuZon, Orabase HCA, Pandel, Penecort, Procort, Recort Plus, Rederm, Sarnol-HC, Scalp-Cort, Texacort, U-Cort, Westcort

What is hydrocortisone topical?

Hydrocortisone is a topical steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation, redness, and swelling.

Hydrocortisone topical is used to treat inflammation of the skin caused by a number of conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, or psoriasis.

Hydrocortisone topical may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about hydrocortisone topical?

Use this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as it has been prescribed by your doctor. Do not use the medication in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.

Avoid using this medication on your face, near your eyes, or on body areas where you have skin folds or thin skin.

Hydrocortisone topical will not treat a bacterial, fungal, or viral skin infection.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using hydrocortisone topical?

Hydrocortisone topical will not treat a bacterial, fungal, or viral skin infection.

How should I use hydrocortisone topical?

Use this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as it has been prescribed by your doctor. Do not use the medication in larger or smaller amounts, or use it for longer than recommended.

Hydrocortisone topical will not treat a bacterial, fungal, or viral skin infection.

Wash your hands before and after each application, unless you are using hydrocortisone topical to treat a hand condition.

Apply a small amount to the affected area and rub it gently into the skin.

Avoid using this medication on your face, near your eyes or mouth, or on body areas where you have skin folds or thin skin.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Use the medication as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and use the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

What should I avoid while using hydrocortisone topical?

Avoid using skin products that can cause irritation, such as harsh soaps or shampoos or skin cleansers, hair coloring or permanent chemicals, hair removers or waxes, or skin products with alcohol, spices, astringents, or lime. Do not use other medicated skin products unless your doctor has told you to.

Hydrocortisone topical side effects

• blurred vision, or seeing halos around lights;

• uneven heartbeats;

• sleep problems (insomnia);

• weight gain, puffiness in your face; or

• feeling tired.

Continue using the medication and talk with your doctor if you have any of these less serious side effects:

• skin redness, burning, itching, or peeling;

• thinning of your skin;

• blistering skin; or

• stretch marks.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect hydrocortisone topical?

There may be other drugs that can affect hydrocortisone topical. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist has more information about hydrocortisone written for health professionals that you may read.

What does my medication look like?

Hydrocortisone topical is available over the counter and with a prescription under many brand and generic names. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

• Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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