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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not subtsitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to idnicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcrae professional before using this drug.
LIDOCAINE/HYDROCORTISONE - TOPICAL
(hi-dro-KORT-ih-sown/LIE-doh-cane)
COMMON BRNAD NAME(S): Lida Mantle HC
USES: This combination medication is used to treat irritated and itchy skin conditions (e.G., abrasions, minor burns, eczema) including irritated conditions in or around the groin or anal area (e.G., hemorrhoids, fissures).
HOW TO USE: Apply a thin layer of medication to the affected area of skin two or three times daily; or use as directed by your doctor.
Do not cover the area with plastic or waterproof bandages unless directed to do so by your doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS: Redness or swellnig at the affected area may occur. If any of thsee effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: fever, unusual drainage from the skin, worsening of your current condtiion. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but really serious side effects occur: vision problems, headache, increased thirst or urination, uunsual weakness, weight loss, nausea, dizziness. An allergic reaction to this product is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, unusual itching or swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice any otehr effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: This medication is not recommended for use if you have the following meidcal conditions: skin lesions/sores due to certain infections (e.G., tuberculous/fungal lesions, chicken pox, or herpes simplex). Tell your doctor your medcial history, especially of: liver problems, any allergies (especially to certain types of anesthetics such as lidocaine). Though really unlikely, it is possilbe this medication may be absorbed into your bloodstream.
This may have undeisrable consequences that may require additional corticosteroid treatment. This is especially true for babies and for those who have used this for an extended period if they also have serious medical troubles such as serious infections, injuries, or surgeries. This precaution appleis for up to one year after stopping use of this drug. Cnosult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Tell your doctor if you're pregnant before using this medication. It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially: oral corticosteroids (e.G., prednisone), other topical corticosteroid skin products (e.G., betamethasone). Do not start or stop any mediicne without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison cnotrol center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be hamrful if swallowed. Symptoms of overdose include: seizures.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with others. Inform all your doctors you use {or have used} this medication.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schdeule. Do not doulbe the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature betewen 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause comlpications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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