What is Caldecort?
Caldecort is a steroid used to treat inflammation and itching due to skin conditions that respond to steroid medications. There are many different brands and types of hydrocortisone topical. This leaflet does not list all brands. Caldecort can be used in other ways not mentioned in this guide.
Side effects of Caldecort
Symptoms of an allergic reaction that require prompt medical intervention: difficulty breathing, hives or facial/laryngeal swelling.
Caldecort may cause serious side effects. If you experience:
- Skin conditions are worsening;
- Redness, heat, swelling, oozing or severe irritation on any area of skin should be treated immediately to reduce discomfort and inflammation.
- Sugar; thirst; urine production; dry mouth and fruity breath odor are symptoms of high sugar consumption, along with symptoms associated with it: an increase in thirst and urine output, dry mouth and fruity breath smell.
- Caldecort can be absorbed through the skin. Possible signs include weight gain, especially in the face, upper back, and torso; slow wound healing; discoloured or thinning skin; increased hair on your body; muscle weakness; vomiting; diarrhoea fatigue; and mood changes.
You may experience less serious side effects or none at all. There may be other side effects. Call your physician if experiencing side effects; for reporting purposes contact the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
Please carefully read all instructions listed on your medication's package or label and inform your healthcare provider of all of your medical conditions, allergies and medicines you are using.
Before you take this drug
If you have an allergy to Caldecort, then it is best not to use it.
Inform your physician of any of the following issues:
- Any type of skin infection
- A skin reaction to steroid medicines;
- Liver disease
- An adrenal gland disorder is a condition that affects the adrenal gland.
Steroid medications may increase glucose levels in blood and urine. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes. Caldecort should not be given to children younger than 2 without consulting a doctor. Consult your doctor before taking this medication if you're pregnant or nursing. Avoid areas where the mouth of your baby may come into contact with Caldecort.
How to take Caldecort?
Always heed the directions on the label or prescribed by a medical provider. Take it only by mouth. Topical medicines are only to be used on the skin. Please read and follow all instructions for use that come with your medication. If the instructions do not make sense to you, consult your physician or pharmacist immediately.
You should wash your hands both before and after you use hydrocortisone, unless it is to treat your skin. Rub a thin layer on the affected area of skin. Do not apply the medicine to a large surface area unless you have been told by your doctor. Cover any treated area only upon advice from your physician.Covering the treated area can increase the amount of medicine absorbed by your skin and cause adverse effects.
Before each use, shake the spray and hydrocortisone well. Use only loose-fitting or plastic diapers if you're treating the diaper area.If your symptoms don't improve or worsen within seven days, stop using hydrocortisone. Call your doctor. Store away from moisture or heat at room temperature. Store at room temperature, away from moisture and heat. When not in use, keep the bottle tightly sealed.
What happens if I miss the dose?
If you are close to your next dose, skip the missed dose. Never apply two doses at once.
What happens if I overdose?
If anyone accidentally swallows the medication, seek emergency medical care or call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222. Caldecort is a drug that can cause thinning of the skin, bruising easily, changes in body weight (especially on your neck, face, back, and waist), acne, facial hair growth, menstrual issues, impotence, or loss of interest in sex.
What should be avoided?
Caldecort should not be used to treat skin conditions that have not been examined by your doctor. Avoid getting Caldecort into your eyes. Rinse with water if you do.
Interaction with other drug
Other drugs that you take are unlikely to affect the medicine applied to your skin. Many drugs interact with each other. Inform your healthcare provider about the medicines you take, including prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
