For babies and children, the right amount depends on their age. Your doctor or pharmacist can advise you. Do not apply hydrocortisone at the same time as other creams or ointments such as a moisturiser.
Wait at least 10 minutes between using hydrocortisone and any other product. Try to use different skin products at different times of the day. If you're using a dressing like a bandage or plaster, wait at least 10 minutes after putting hydrocortisone on. Most people only need to use hydrocortisone skin treatments for a short time.
Stop as soon as your skin is better. Sometimes you only need to use the skin treatments for a few days. For insect bites and stings, nappy rash or contact dermatitis you'll probably only need to use a skin cream for up to 1 week.
For long-term skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis you may need to use treatments for longer. If you buy hydrocortisone from a pharmacy or shop, do not use it for more than 1 week without talking to your doctor.
If you forget to use a hydrocortisone skin treatment, do not worry. Just use it as soon as you remember, unless it's within a few hours of your next dose. In this case, skip the missed dose and go back to your usual routine. Mild hydrocortisone treatments are very safe. Most people do not have any side effects when they use them for less than 4 weeks.
Some people get a burning or stinging feeling for a few minutes when they put the hydrocortisone on their skin. This stops happening after you've been using it for a few days. You're more likely to have a serious side effect if you use a strong hydrocortisone treatment such as hydrocortisone butyrate or if you use hydrocortisone on a large patch of skin for a long time. Using hydrocortisone for many months at a time can make your skin thinner or cause stretchmarks.
Stretchmarks are likely to be permanent, but they usually fade over time. In rare cases, using hydrocortisone for a long time can slow down the normal growth of children and teenagers. Your child's doctor will monitor their height and weight carefully for as long as they're using hydrocortisone. This will help them spot any slowing down of your child's growth and change their treatment if needed.
Even if your child's growth slows down, it does not seem to have much effect on their overall adult height. Talk to your doctor if you're worried about the risks of your child using hydrocortisone. It's extremely rare to have an allergic reaction anaphylaxis to hydrocortisone, but if this happens to you get medical help straight away.
These are not all the side effects of hydrocortisone. For a full list see the leaflet inside your medicine packet. Hydrocortisone creams that you buy from a pharmacy can be used in pregnancy or while you're breastfeeding. As a precaution, if you're breastfeeding, wash off any cream you put on your breasts before feeding your baby. Hydrocortisone butyrate is not normally recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Only use this treatment if a skin specialist dermatologist prescribes it and supervises your treatment.
Your doctor will only prescribe hydrocortisone butyrate for you while you're pregnant or breastfeeding if the benefits of the medicine outweigh the risks. For safety, tell your pharmacist or doctor if you're trying to get pregnant, are already pregnant or if you're breastfeeding. For more information about using hydrocortisone during pregnancy, read this leaflet about steroid creams and ointments on the Best Use of Medicines in Pregnancy BUMPs.
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including:. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at Before using hydrocortisone acetate, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other corticosteroids e.
This product may contain inactive ingredients such as sulfites , which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Do not use if there is an infection or sore in the area to be treated.
Skin infections can become worse when this medication is used. Notify your doctor promptly if redness, swelling, or irritation does not improve. Children may be more sensitive to the effects of too much corticosteroid medication. Consult your doctor for more details. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk when applied to the skin.
Similar medications pass into breast milk when taken by mouth. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them.
Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor or pharmacist first. Do not wrap or bandage the treated area unless your doctor tells you that you should. If you have psoriasis, your doctor may recommend an occlusive dressing.
If you are applying hydrocortisone topical to a child's diaper area, do not cover the area with tight fitting diapers or plastic pants. This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not apply a double amount to make up for a missed dose. Children who use hydrocortisone topical may have an increased risk of side effects including slowed growth and delayed weight gain.
Talk to your child's doctor about the risks of applying this medication to your child's skin. Hydrocortisone topical may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while using this medication. Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture not in the bathroom. Do not freeze it.
Unneeded medications should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children, and other people cannot consume them. However, you should not flush this medication down the toilet. Rectal hydrocortisone is used along with other medications to treat proctitis swelling in the rectum and ulcerative colitis a condition which causes swelling and sores in the lining of the large intestine and rectum.
It is also used to relieve itching and swelling from hemorrhoids and other rectal problems. Hydrocortisone is in a class of medications called corticosteroids. It works by activating natural substances in the skin to reduce swelling, redness, and itching. Hydrocortisone rectal comes as a cream, an enema, suppositories, and a foam to use in the rectum.
Follow the directions on your prescription or your product label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand.
Use rectal hydrocortisone exactly as directed. Do not use it more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor. For proctitis, hydrocortisone rectal foam usually is used one or two times a day for 2 to 3 weeks, then if necessary, every other day until your condition improves.
Hydrocortisone rectal suppositories usually are used two or three times daily for 2 weeks; may require treatment for up to 6 to 8 weeks in severe cases. Proctitis symptoms may improve within 5 to 7 days.
For hemorrhoids, hydrocortisone rectal cream usually is used in adults and children 12 years and older up to 3 or 4 times daily. If you obtained hydrocortisone without a prescription over the counter and your condition does not improve within 7 days, stop using it and call your doctor. Do not put the cream into your rectum with your fingers. For ulcerative colitis, hydrocortisone rectal enema usually is used every night for 21 days.
Although colitis symptoms may improve within 3 to 5 days, 2 to 3 months of regular enema use may be required. Call your doctor if your colitis symptoms do not improve within 2 or 3 weeks. Your doctor may change your dose of rectal hydrocortisone during your treatment to be sure that you are always using the lowest dose that works for you.
Your doctor may also need to change your dose if you experience unusual stress on your body such as surgery, illness, or infection. Tell your doctor if your symptoms improve or get worse or if you get sick or have any changes in your health during your treatment. Hydrocortisone rectal suppositories may stain clothing and other fabrics.
Take precautions to prevent staining when you use this medication. Before using hydrocortisone rectal foam the first time, carefully read the written instructions that come with it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
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