Treats skin irritation, allergic reactions, and other types of skin problems. Belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids.
Brand Names:
Locoid, Locoid Lipocream, Hytone, Pandel, Caldecort, Caldecort Light, Medi-Cortisone Maximum Strength, Nupercainal Hc 1%, Cortaid Sensitive Skin w/Aloe, Foille Cort, Cortaid Maximum Strength, Westcort, Cotacort, Microcort, Lacticare-HC
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to hydrocortisone or any other related medicine, such as triamcinolone (Aristocort®), betamethasone (Valisone®), or fluocinonide (Lidex®).
Your doctor will tell you how much to use and how often.
This medicine comes with patient instructions. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Use only on the skin. You should not use this medicine in or around your eyes.
You should not use this medicine on your face or neck unless your doctor told you to do so.
Apply a thin layer to the affected area. Rub in gently.
Shake the lotion well before using.
The spray could catch on fire. Do not use the spray near high heat or flame.
Do not cover the treated skin with a bandage unless your doctor tells you to do so.
If this medicine is used on the diaper area of a child, avoid using tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants.
If a dose is missed:
Put on the missed dose as soon as possible.
Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next regular dose.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Storage:
Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not freeze.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Do not mix with or use other skin medicines with this medicine unless your doctor tells you to do so.
Warnings:
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before using hydrocortisone.
Make sure your doctor knows if you have glaucoma, tuberculosis, diabetes, chickenpox, or a skin infection.
You should not use this medicine for other skin conditions without first checking with your doctor or pharmacist.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
Severe itching, burning, or skin irritation
Redness, swelling, drainage, or pus from the area or other signs of infection
