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What is Gynecort maximum strength?
Gynecort (for the skin) 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.Gynecort maximum strength may be used in other ways not mentioned in this guide.
Side effects of Gynecort Max Strength
If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction, seek immediate medical attention: difficulty breathing, hives, swelling of the face, lips, or throat.
Gynecort maximum strength may have serious side effects. If you experience:
- Skin condition worsens;
- Redness, heat, swelling, oozing, or severe irritation on any skin treated
- High sugar; increased thirst; increased urination; dry mouth; fruity breath smell;
- Possible signs of absorption of Gynecort Max Strength through the skin include weight gain (especially on your face, upper back, and torso), thinning skin, discoloured skin, increased hair, and muscle weakness. Nausea 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; alternatively, the FDA can be reached at 1-800-FDA-1088 if reporting side effects is necessary.
Similar/related drugs
prednisone, hydroxyzine, hydrocortisone topical, benadryl, diphenhydramine, lidocaine topical, and topical phenylephrine
Warnings
Please carefully follow all the directions printed on the label or package of your medication. Inform your healthcare provider about your medical conditions, your allergies, and the medicines you are using.
Before you take this drug
If you have an allergy to Gynecort, it is best not to use this product.
Tell your doctor immediately of any of the following symptoms:
- Any type of skin infection
- A skin reaction to any medicine containing steroids;
- liver disease
- An adrenal gland disorder is a condition that affects the adrenal gland.
Steroids can cause glucose levels to increase in the blood or urine. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes.Gynecort maximum strength 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 in contact with Gynecort.
How to take Gynecort Maximum Strength?
Follow the instructions on the label or those prescribed by your doctor.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 you don't understand the instructions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.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 the treated area only if your doctor says so. 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.Gynecort maximum strength 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 a loss of interest in sexual activity.
What should be avoided?
Gynecort maximum strength should not be used to treat skin conditions that have not been examined by your physician.Avoid getting Gynecort maximum strength in your eyes. In the event of contact, wash with water.
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 over-the-counter and prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.