What is hydrocortisone butyrate?
Hydrocortisone butyrate (Eqv: Locoid) (for skin) is a steroid used to treat inflammation and itching due to skin conditions that respond to steroid medications.Hydrocortisone is available in many different brands and forms. This leaflet does not list all brands.This medication guide does not list all possible uses of hydrocortisone butyrate.
Side effects of Hydrocortisone butyrate
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.
The side effects of hydrocortisone butyrate can be serious. 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 hydrocortisone butyrate absorption through the skin include weight gain, especially in the face, upper back, and torso, and slow wound healing. Other symptoms may include muscle weakness, nausea, or diarrhea.
You may experience less serious side effects or none at all.There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. Contact the FDA by dialing 1-800-FDA-1088 in order to report side effects.
Warnings
Please read all the instructions 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 the product, do not use it.
Tell your doctor about any of the following issues:
- 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 glands.
Steroids can cause glucose levels to increase in the blood or urine. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes.Don't give hydrocortisone butyrate (Eqv Locoid) to children younger than 2 years old 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 be in contact with hydrocortisone butyrate.
How to take Hydrocortisone butyrate?
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, consult your physician 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 items away from moisture or heat at room temperature to maintain maximum freshness and safety.. 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.If you use hydrocortisone butyrate for a long time, it 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?
If you have not seen a doctor, do not use hydrocortisone butyrate or Eqv-Locoid to treat skin conditions.Avoid getting hydrocortisone butyrate, also known as Eqv-Locoid, in 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.
