What is Amcinonide topical?
Amcinonide is a potent drug that can reduce inflammation within the body.Topical amcinonide (for the face) is used to reduce irritation and itching caused by skin diseases that respond to steroids.Amcinonide topical is also used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.
Side effects of Amcinonide topical
Contact a medical professional immediately. If you are experiencing warning signs of an allergic response, such as symptoms of hives, difficulty breathing, and swelling of your lips, face, or tongue,
Amcinonide topical can cause severe adverse consequences. Consult your physician right away. If you suffer from:
- An increase in the severity of your skin conditions;
- Redness, warmth, swelling, bleeding, or the severe irritation that occurs on treatment skin
- Blood sugar levels are high—increased thirst, more frequent urine production, dry mouth or breath that smells of fruit
- Potential signs of absorbing amcinonide through your skin: weight gain (especially on your face or upper back of the torso) slow healing of wounds, thin or discoloured skin, an increase in muscles, body hair loss, sickness, diarrhoea, headaches, discomfort in the eye area, fatigue, mood changes, as well as sexual changes
Steroid medicines can impact the growth of children. Consult your physician when your child isn't expanding or weight gain is occurring in a consistent manner while taking amcinonide topical.
Common adverse reactions to topical amcinonide can include:
- Itching, burning, or dryness of the treated skin
- The appearance of redness or crust on your hair follicles
- Increased hair growth; acne;
- Stretch marks, skin thinning stretch marks, thinning skin
- White or "pruned" appearance of the skin (caused by covering the skin with a bandage that is tight or another cover).
This isn't a complete list of all the side effects. Other side effects could be present. Contact your doctor to seek medical advice on adverse effects. It is possible to report any complaints to the FDA by calling 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Cosentyx, Taltz, Trianex, Sernivo, Kenalog, Impoyz, and Halog
Warnings
Follow the directions on your prescription label and the package. Inform your health care providers about your allergies, medical conditions, and any medications you take.
Prior to use this drug
It is best not to use amcinonide when you are allergic to it.
Inform your doctor if you have ever suffered from:
- Any kind of skin disease;
- The skin reacts to any medicine containing steroids.
- Liver disease
- An adrenal gland condition.
Steroids can boost your sugar (sugar) concentrations in urine or blood. Inform your doctor if you suffer from the condition of diabetes.It is unclear if amcinonide's use in topicals can cause harm to an unborn baby. Consult your physician if you are expecting.It is not recommended to breastfeed when using amcinonide topical.Don't give the medication to children without seeking medical guidance. Children may absorb greater quantities of this medication through the skin and are more susceptible to developing negative side effects.
How to take Amcinonide topical?
Follow the directions on your prescription label, and review all medication guides and instructions. Follow the medication precisely as directed.Do not consume by mouth. The topical medicine should be used solely on your skin. Rinse thoroughly with water if the medicine is in your mouth or eyes.Cleanse your hands prior to and after applying amcinonide, except if you are using the medication to treat rough skin on your hands.Use a light layer of cream on the affected skin and massage it gently. Do not apply this medication to a large portion of your skin unless your physician has advised you to.Don't cover the treated skin region with a bandage or any other type of covering unless your physician has instructed you to. Covering the area treated can boost the quantity of medication that is absorbed by your skin and can cause negative side effects.If you're treating the area around your diaper, be sure not to use disposable pants or diapers that are tight-fitting.Consult your doctor if symptoms don't improve or if symptoms become worse.Storage at room temperature is far from heat and moisture. Avoid freezing.
What happens if I miss the dose?
Apply the medicine as fast as you can; however, avoid the dose you missed if it is close to time for the next dose. Do not take two doses at the same time.
What happens if I overdose?
For medical emergencies, seek emergency treatment or contact the Poison Help Line at 1-800-222-1222 if you have accidentally swallowed the medicine.Long-term use or high doses of amcinonide creams can cause thinning skin, bruising that is easy to get rid of, as well as changes in the body's fat (especially on the neck, face, back, waist, and face), increased facial hair or acne, menstrual disorders, impotence, or a loss of attraction to sexual activities.
What should be avoided?
Do not get amcinonide eye cream in your eyes.Do not apply amcinonide to your skin treatment for skin issues that haven't been examined by your physician.Do not apply other steroid creams or topical treatments to the areas that you treat with amcinonide, unless your physician has advised you to.
Interaction with other drugs
Skin care products will not be affected by any other medications that you are taking. However, many medications can interfere with each other. Inform your health care providers about the medications you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies.
