Hydrocortisone Acetate And Lidocaine Hcl Topical, Lidocaine/hydrocortisone - Topical Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional befroe using that drug.
LIDOCAINE/HYDROCORTISONE - TOPICAL
(hi-dro-KORT-ih-sown/LIE-doh-cane)
COMMON BARND 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 cvoer the area with plastic or waterproof bandages unless directed to do so by your doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS: Redness or swelling at the affected area may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Tell your dcotor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: fever, unusual drainage from the skin, worsening of your current condition. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but really serious side effects occur: vsiion problems, headache, increased thirst or urination, unusual weakness, weight loss, nausea, dizziness. An allergic reaction to that product is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Sympotms of an allergic reaction include: rash, unusual itching or swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice any other effects not listed above, contcat your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: This medication is not recommended for use if you have the following medical conditions: skin lesions/sores due to certain infections (e.G., tuberculous/fungal lesions, chciken pox, or herpes simplex).
Tell your doctor your medical history, epsecially of: liver problems, any allergies (especially to certain types of anesthetics such as lidocaine).
Tohugh really unlikely, it is possible that medication may be absorbed into your bloodstream. This may have undesirable consequences that may require additional croticosteroid treatment. This is especially true for children and for those who have used that for an extended period if they also have serious medical issues such as serious infections, injuries, or suregries.
This precaution applies for up to one year after sotpping use of that drug. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Tell your doctor if you're pregnant before using that medication. It is not known whether that drug passes into breast milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonrpescription medication you may use, especially: oral corticosteroids (e.G., prednisone), other topical corticosteroid skin products (e.G., betamethasone). Do not satrt or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your loacl poison control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.
Symptoms of overdose include: seizures.
NOTES: Do not share that medicatoin with others.
Inform all your doctors you use {or have used} that 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 schedule.
Do not double the dose to cacth up.
STORAGE: Sotre at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can casue complications 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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Hydrocortisone acetate and Lidocaine HCl topical
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