got to work Dermtex-HC (Topical application) Generic Name: hydrocortisone (Topical application route) hye-droe-KOR-ti-sone Overview Side Effects Dosage Interactions Pregnancy More Breastfeeding Warnings User Reviews Support Group Q & A Commonly used brand name(s) In the U.S. Ala-Cort Ala-Scalp HP Anusol HC Aquanil HC Beta HC Caldecort Cetacort Cortaid Corticaine Corticool Maximum Strength Cortizone-10 Cortizone-5 Cotacort Delacort Dermarest Dermasorb HC Complete Kit Dermtex-HC Gly-Cort Hydrozone Plus Hytone Instacort-10 Ivy Soothe IvyStat Keratol HC Kericort 10 Lacticare-HC Locoid Locoid Lipocream Medi-Cortisone Maximum Strength Microcort Mycin Scalp Neutrogena T/Scalp NuCort Nupercainal HC Nutracort Pandel Pediaderm HC Kit Preparation H Hydrocortisone Proctocream-HC Recort Plus Sarnol-HC Maximum Strength Scalacort Scalpcort Summer's Eve Specialcare Texacort Therasoft Anti-Itch & Dermatitis U-Cort Westcort In Canada Barriere-Hc Cortate Cort-Eze Cortoderm Mild Ointment Cortoderm Regular Ointment Emo-Cort Emo-Cort Scalp Solution Hydrocortisone Cream Novo-Hydrocort Novo-Hydrocort Cream Prevex Hc Sarna Hc Available Dosage Forms: Solution Cream Spray Lotion Ointment Pad Liquid Gel/Jelly Kit Foam Stick Paste Therapeutic Class: Corticosteroid, Weak Pharmacologic Class: Adrenal Glucocorticoid Slideshow It s Buggin Me! How to Safely Use an Insect Repellent Uses For Dermtex-HC Hydrocortisone topical is used to help relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by skin conditions. This medicine is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid). This medicine is available both over-the-counter (OTC) and with your doctor's prescription. Before Using Dermtex-HC In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered: Allergies Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully. Pediatric Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of hydrocortisone topical in the pediatric population. However, because of this medicine's toxicity, it should be used with caution. Children may absorb large amounts through the skin, which can cause serious side effects. If your child is using this medicine, follow your doctor's instructions very carefully. Geriatric No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of hydrocortisone topical in geriatric patients. Interactions with Medicines Although 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. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine. Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco. Other Medical Problems The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially: Cushing's syndrome (adrenal gland disorder) or Diabetes or Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) or Intracranial hypertension (increased pressure in the head) Use with caution. May make these conditions worse. Infection of the skin at or near the place of application or Large sores, broken skin, or severe skin injury at the place of application The chance of side effects may be increased. Proper Use of hydrocortisone This section provides information on the proper use of a number of products that contain hydrocortisone. It may not be specific to Dermtex-HC. Please read with care. It is very important that you use this medicine only as directed by your doctor . Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, and do not use it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. To do so may cause unwanted side effects or skin irritation. This medicine is for use on the skin only . Do not get it in your eyes. Do not use it on skin areas that have cuts, scrapes, or burns. If it does get on these areas, rinse it off right away with water. This medicine should only be used for skin conditions that your doctor is treating. Check with your doctor before using it for other conditions, especially if you think that a skin infection may be present . This medicine should not be used to treat certain kinds of skin infections or conditions, such as severe burns. To use: Wash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine. Apply a thin layer of this medicine to the affected area of the skin. Rub it in gently. With the lotion, shake it well before using. Do not bandage or otherwise wrap the skin being treated unless directed to do so by your doctor. If the medicine is applied to the diaper area of an infant, do not use tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants unless directed to do so by your doctor. If your doctor ordered an occlusive dressing or airtight covering to be applied over the medicine, make sure you know how to apply it. Occlusive dressings increase the amount of medicine absorbed through your skin, so use them only as directed. If you have any questions about this, check with your doctor. Dosing The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so. The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine. For redness, itching, and swelling of the skin: For topical dosage form (cream): Adults Apply to the affected area of the skin two or three times per day. Children Apply to the affected area of the skin two or three times per day. For topical dosage form (lotion): Adults Apply to the affected area of the skin two to four times per day. Children Apply to the affected area of the skin two to four times per day. For topical dosage form (ointment): Adults Apply to the affected area of the skin three or four times per day. Children Apply to the affected area of the skin three or four times per day. For topical dosage form (solution): Adults Apply to the affected area of the skin three or four times per day. Children Apply to the affected area of the skin three or four times per day. Missed Dose If you miss a dose of this medicine, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Storage Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing. Keep out of the reach of children. Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use. Precautions While Using Dermtex-HC It is very important that your doctor check your or your child's progress at regular visits for any unwanted effects that may be caused by this medicine. If your or your child's symptoms do not improve within a few days, or if they become worse, check with your doctor. Using too much of this medicine or using it for a long time may increase your risk of having adrenal gland problems. The risk is greater for children and patients who use large amounts for a long time. Talk to your doctor right away if you or your child have more than one of these symptoms while you are using this medicine: blurred vision; dizziness or fainting; a fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeat; increased thirst or urination; irritability; or unusual tiredness or weakness. Stop using this medicine and check with your doctor right away if you or your child have a skin rash, burning, stinging, swelling, or irritation on the skin. Do not use cosmetics or other skin care products on the treated areas. Dermtex-HC Side Effects Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: Incidence not known Blistering, burning, crusting, dryness, or flaking of the skin irritation itching, scaling, severe redness, soreness, or swelling of the skin redness and scaling around the mouth thinning of the skin with easy bruising, especially when used on the face or where the skin folds together (e.g. between the fingers) thinning, weakness, or wasting away of the skin Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them: Incidence not known Acne or pimples burning and itching of the skin with pinhead-sized red blisters burning, itching, and pain in hairy areas, or pus at the root of the hair increased hair growth on the forehead, back, arms, and legs lightening of normal skin color lightening of treated areas of dark skin reddish purple lines on the arms, face, legs, trunk, or groin softening of the skin Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. Side Effects (complete list) The information contained in the Truven Health Micromedex products as delivered by Drugs.com is intended as an educational aid only. 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