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Cortoderm (hydrocortisone) cream, lotion, or ointment is used for temporary relief of minor skin irritations such as itching and rashes due to eczema, insect bites, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, soaps, detergents, cosmetics, and jewellery. Cortoderm (hydrocortisone Ointment) is a corticosteroid medication and works by reducing redness, itching and inflammation.
Cortoderm (hydrocortisone Ointment) should not be used by anyone who: is allergic to any of the ingredients of the medication has untreated tuberculosis, fungal or viral infections of the skin Cortoderm (hydrocortisone Ointment) Side Effects: Less common or rare side effects of Cortoderm Ointmenet are (temporary): burning, dryness, irritation, itching, or redness of skin increased redness or scaling of skin sores skin rash Less common or rare side effects of Cortoderm (hydrocortisone Ointment): blood-containing blisters on skin burning and itching of skin increased skin sensitivity lack of healing of skin condition numbness in fingers painful, red or itchy, pus-containing blisters in hair follicles raised, dark-red, wart-like spots on skin, especially when used on the face skin infection thinning of skin with easy bruising Medical conditions: Do not use Cortoderm (hydrocortisone Ointment) to treat itching of the vulva (vaginal lips) that is associated with vaginal discharge. Long-term use of Cortoderm (hydrocortisone Ointment) over large areas over the body or under dressings that don't breathe could lead to the absorption of hydrocortisone into the body's blood circulation. This could produce effects similar to those seen after taking oral steroid medications, such as prednisone, for long periods of time. These side effects include: increased risk of infections slow healing of wounds thin skin increased body hair growth acne increased blood sugar irregular menstrual cycles fluid retention (bloating) nausea vomiting diarrhea or constipation stomach ulcers cataracts seizures hallucinations If you are applying additional medications to the area of the skin being treated, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. Depending on your specific circumstances, your doctor may want you to: stop using one of the medications, change one of the medications to another, change how you are using one or both of the medications, or leave everything as is. Since caffeine, alcohol, the nicotine from cigarettes, or street drugs can affect the action of many medications, you should let your prescriber know if you use them. |
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