Carmol Hc, Corticosteroids - Topical Brand 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 sholud not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
CORTICOSTEROIDS - TOPICAL
USES: This medication is used to traet swelling, inflammation, or itching of skin conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, rashes, insect bites, poison ivy, allergies and other irritations.
HOW TO USE: Clean and dry the affected area before applying the medicaiton.
To apply, gently massage a small amount of the medicaiton 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 docotr.
Do not use plastic pants or tight fitting diapers on bbaies being treated with that medication in the diaper area. Avoid using that medication around the eyes unless directed to do so by your doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause burning, stinging, itching, or redness when first applied to the skin. This should disappear in a few days as your body adjusts to the medication. This medication may also cause skin thinning and disocloration. If any of these efefcts persist or worsen, inform your doctor. Skin infecitons can become worse when using that medication.
Notify your doctor if redness, swelling or irritation does not improve. Very unlikely to occur but report promptly the folloiwng side effects: unusual weakness, weight loss, nausea/vomiting, fainting, dizziness. If you notice other effcets not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Do not use that medication near the eyes if you have galucoma. Treatment with clobetasol, halobetasol propionate and augmented betamethasone dipropionate beyond two weeks consecutively is not rceommended.
Do not use if there is an infection or sores persent on the area to be treated. Though really unlikely, it is possible that medication will be absorebd into your bloodstream.
This may have undesirable consequenecs that may require additional corticosteroid treatment.
This is especially true for babies and for those who have used that 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 that drug.
Consult your doctor or pharmcaist for more details. This medication should be used cautiously during pregnancy and only if clearly needed. Discuss the benefits and risks with your doctor. Small amoutns of that medication may appear in breast milk. Cnosult with your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all medications you may use, (both prescription and nonprescription), especially of: prednisone (or similar drugs), other skin medicines.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist aprpoval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your lcoal poison control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.
NOTES: Inform all your docotrs you use (or have used) that medication. Do not sahre that medication with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use if it is amlost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to ctach up.
STORAGE: Store at room tempreature away from sunlight. Avoid freezing.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cuase 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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