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Hydrocortisone Information Including Skin PreparationsHydrocortisone Skin Preparations come in various forms that include ointments, creams, lotions, liquids, gels, medicated cloth towelettes, and sprays and paste. Hydrocortisone preparations contain a steroid medication. They are used in the treatment of itchy rashes and inflammatory skin conditions. Minor skin irritations, itching, and rashes caused by eczema, soaps, detergents, jewelry, and insect bites can be cured with low strength preparations available without prescription. Your doctor may also prescribe the drug for treating various skin conditions including itching, redness, dryness, crusting, scaling, inflammation,.and other more serious conditions. How to take the drugIt is important that you follow the directions that you find on the label exactly. If you do not understand any part of these, ask you doctor or pharmacist. Do not overuse the drug or use to more often than recommended by your doctor. Hydrocortisone is for external use only and as such is applied on the external parts of your body. However, a small amount of it is absorbed through your skin into your blood stream. If the amount absorbed is high there can be undesirable side effects. To avoid these, it is better that you minimize the chances of absorption of this drug into your blood stream. Avoid using it over extended areas and do not cover the applied areas with adhesive bandages or other airtight dressings. In some cases, this might be necessary, in which case act as instructed by your doctor. If the drug has been prescribed for psoriasis or any other condition that has been difficult to cure, your doctor may advise you to cover the affected area. In that case do as directed by your doctor, but if you find an infection developing remove the covering and contact your doctor immediately. Avoid contact of the drug with your eyes. DosageHydrocortisone cream can be applied two to four times a day in the affected portion, depending on the extent of the problem. For children it is better to minimize its use to the absolute minimum as directed by your doctor. OverdoseOverdose of the drug does not normally occur in single applications. Prolonged usage over a fairly long period of time may have the effects of an overdose. Long term use of the drug can lead to Cushing’s syndrome, which is characterized by a moon-faced appearance, fattening of the neck and trunk, and purple colored streaks on the skin Other effects of an overdose include glandular problems, and increased amounts of blood or urine sugar. If you think you might be suffering from an overdose of the drug seek medical advice immediately. PrecautionsIf you are using the drug without a prescription and do not find any improvement within a reasonable period (about seven days), discontinue the drug, and consult your doctor for advise. If you are using the drug on prescription of your doctor, and find that the drug is causing worsening of the skin or leads to redness or swelling, consult your doctor immediately. Side EffectsSide effects include burning sensation and dryness in the skin, skin eruptions, excessive growth of hair, itching, peeling of skin, prickly heat, softening of the skin, inflammation of the skin, irritation and stretch marks. Prolonged use can result in Cushing’ s syndrome, glandular problems, and higher sugar levels in blood and urine. In the case of children long term use of the drug may affect their normal growth and development. Hydrocortisone and pregnancyThe effects of Hydrocortisone on pregnant women have not been studied sufficiently and its effects are not fully known. It is also not known whether it is present in breast milk of lactating mothers who use it. It is better that you inform your doctor, if you are pregnant or are lactating. Unless absolutely necessary, the use of this cream maybe avoided during pregnancy and lactation. |
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