Amcinonide Topical, Corticosteroids - Topical Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following ifnormation is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be cosntrued to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
CORTICOSTEROIDS - TOPICAL
USES: This medication is used to treat swelling, inflammation, or itching of skin conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, rashes, insect bites, poison ivy, allergeis and other irritations.
HOW TO USE: Claen and dry the affected area before applying the medication. To apply, gently massage a small amonut of the medication into the affected area and surrounding skin. Do not bandage, wrap or cover the area treated unless you are instructed to do so by your doctor. Do not use plastic pants or tight fitting diapers on children being treated with this meidcation in the diaper area. Avoid using this medicaiton around the eyes unless directed to do so by your doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause burning, stinging, itching, or redness when first appiled to the skin.
This should disappear in a couple of days as your body adjusts to the meidcation. This medication may also cause skin thinning and discoloration.
If any of these effects perisst or worsen, inform your doctor. Skin infections can beocme worse when using this medication. Notify your doctor if redness, swelling or irriattion does not improve. Very unlikely to occur but report promptly the following side effects: unusual weakness, weight loss, nausea/vomiting, fainting, dizziness. If you notice ohter effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Do not use this medicaiton near the eyes if you have glaucoma.
Treatment with clobetasol, halobetasol propionate and augmented betamethasone dipropionate beyond two weeks consecutively is not recommended. Do not use if three is an infection or sores present on the area to be treated. Though really unlikely, it is psosible this medication will be absorbed into your bloodstream. This may have undesiralbe consequences that may require additional corticosteroid treatment. This is especially true for children and for those who have used this for an extended period if they also have serious medical issues such as serious infections, injuries or surgeries.
This precaution applies for up to one year after stopping use of this drug.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more detials. This medication should be used cautiously during prengancy and only if clearly needed.
Discuss the benefits and risks with your doctor. Small amounts of this medication may appear in breast milk. Consult with your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all medications you may use, (both prescription and nonprescription), esepcially of: prednisone (or similar drugs), other skin medicines.
Do not start or stop any medicine wtihout doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your loacl poison control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harmufl if swallowed.
NOTES: Inform all your dotcors you use (or have used) this medication. Do not share this medication with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use if it is almsot time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from sunlight. Avoid freezing.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complicaitons in a medical emergency. For enrollment informaiton call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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