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Overview (Source: MedLinePlus)
Hydrocortisone is available with or without a prescription. Low-strength preparations (0.5% or 1%) are used without a prescription for the temporary relief of (1) minor skin irritations, itching, and rashes caused by eczema, insect bites, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, soaps, detergents, cosmetics, and jewelry; (2) itchy anal and rectal areas; and (3) itching and irritation of the scalp. It is also used to relieve the discomfort of mouth sores. ...
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Precautions (Source: MedLinePlus)
Before using hydrocortisone, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to hydrocortisone or any other drugs. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially cancer chemotherapy agents, other topical medications, and vitamins. tell your doctor if you have an infection or have ever had diabetes, glaucoma, a circulation disorder, or an immune disorder. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using hydrocortisone, call your doctor immediately. remember not to use hydrocortisone on children less than 2 years of age without talking to a doctor. ...
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Side Effects (Source: MedLinePlus)
Hydrocortisone may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: drying or cracking of the skin; acne; itching; burning; change in skin color. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately: severe skin rash; difficulty breathing or swallowing; wheezing; skin infection (redness, swelling, or oozing of pus). If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html ] or by phone [1-800-332-1088]. ...
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