Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter ) medicine. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Drug InteractionsĪlthough certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding. There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of hydrocortisone topical in geriatric patients. If your child is using this medicine, follow your doctor's instructions very carefully.
Children may absorb large amounts through the skin, which can cause serious side effects. However, because of this medicine's toxicity, it should be used with caution. This medicine is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid).Īppropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of hydrocortisone topical in the pediatric population.
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Hydrocortisone topical is used to help relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by skin conditions. Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex® US Brand Name
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