day after day Clocortolone Generic Name: Clocortolone (kloe KOR toe lone) Brand Name: Cloderm, Cloderm Pump Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings User Reviews Support Group Q & A Pricing & Coupons Uses of Clocortolone: It is used to treat skin irritation. It is used to treat skin rashes. Slideshow 7 First Aid Kit Must Haves For Your Medicine Cabinet What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Clocortolone? If you have an allergy to clocortolone or any other part of clocortolone. If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. This medicine may interact with other drugs or health problems. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this medicine with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. What are some things I need to know or do while I take Clocortolone? Tell all of your health care providers that you take clocortolone. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. Do not use to treat diaper rash. Do not use tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants if treated part is in the diaper area. This may cause more drug to get into the body. Talk with your doctor before you use other drugs or products on your skin. Do not put on cuts, scrapes, or damaged skin. Use care when putting on a large part of the skin or where there are open wounds. Talk with the doctor. Do not use longer than you have been told by the doctor. Use with care in children. Talk with the doctor. This medicine may affect growth in children and teens in some cases. They may need regular growth checks. Talk with the doctor. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using this medicine while you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby. How is this medicine (Clocortolone) best taken? Use clocortolone as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. Use as you have been told, even if your signs get better. Do not take this medicine by mouth. Use on your skin only. Keep out of your mouth, nose, and eyes (may burn). Do not put on the face, underarms, or the groin area unless told to do so by the doctor. Wash your hands before and after use. Do not wash your hands after use if putting this on your hand. Clean affected part before use. Make sure to dry well. Put a thin layer on the affected skin and rub in gently. Do not use coverings (bandages, dressings, make-up) unless told to do so by the doctor. What do I do if I miss a dose? Put on a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not put on 2 doses or extra doses. Dosage Information (comprehensive) What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Signs of high blood sugar like confusion, feeling sleepy, more thirst, more hungry, passing urine more often, flushing, fast breathing, or breath that smells like fruit. Skin changes (pimples, stretch marks, slow healing, hair growth). Very bad skin irritation. What are some other side effects of Clocortolone? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Skin irritation. Dry skin. Itching. Burning. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out Clocortolone? Store at room temperature. Do not freeze. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about clocortolone, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about clocortolone. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using clocortolone. Review Date: November 1, 2017 Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about clocortolone topical Side Effects During Pregnancy Dosage Information Drug Interactions Support Group Pricing & Coupons En Español 6 Reviews Add your own review/rating Drug class: topical steroids Consumer resources Clocortolone topical Other brands: Cloderm Professional resources Clocortolone Cream (FDA) Related treatment guides Atopic Dermatitis Dermatitis Eczema Psoriasis Drug Status Rx Availability Prescription only C Pregnancy Category Risk cannot be ruled out N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Approval History Drug history at FDA Clocortolone topical Rating 6 User Reviews 9.3 /10 6 User Reviews 9.3 Rate it! 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