Amcinonide Cream (Amcinonide Cream, Ointment) Drug Information: Description, User Reviews, Drug Side Effects, Interactions

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Amcinonide (amcinonide cream (amcinonide cream, ointment) , ointment)
Cream USP, 0.1%

Amcinonide (amcinonide cream (amcinonide cream, ointment) , ointment)
Ointment USP, 0.1%

DRUG DESCRIPTION

The topical corticosteroids constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used as anti-inflammatory and antipruritic agents.

TOPICAL CREAM USP, 0.1%

Each gram of Amcinonide (amcinonide cream (amcinonide cream, ointment) , ointment) Cream contains 1 mg of the active steroid amcinonide (amcinonide cream (amcinonide cream, ointment) , ointment) in a white, smooth, homogeneous, opaque emulsion composed of benzyl alcohol (as preservative), emulsifying wax, glycerin, isopropyl palmitate, lactic acid, purified water and sorbitol solution 70%.

TOPICAL OINTMENT USP, 0.1%

Each gram of Amcinonide (amcinonide cream (amcinonide cream, ointment) , ointment) Ointment contains 1 mg of the active steroid amcinonide (amcinonide cream (amcinonide cream, ointment) , ointment) in a specially formulated base composed of benzyl alcohol 2.2% (wt/wt) as preservative, emulsifying wax, Tenox II (butylated hydroxyanisole, propyl gallate and citric acid in propylene glycol) and white petrolatum.

Chemically, amcinonide (amcinonide cream (amcinonide cream, ointment) , ointment) is:

Amcinonide Structural Formula Illustration

C₂₈H₃₅FO₇ Molecular Weight 502.58

Pregna - 1, 4-dione -3, 20 - dione , 21 - (acetyloxy) -16, 17 -[cyclopentylidenebis (oxy)]-9-fluoro-11-hydroxy-, (11b, 16a).

What are the possible side effects of amcinonide topical (Cyclocort)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have severe irritation of any treated skin, or if you show signs of absorbing amcinonide topical through your skin, such as:

blurred vision, or seeing halos around lights;
mood changes;
sleep problems (insomnia);
weight gain, puffiness in your face; or

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What are the precautions when taking amcinonide cream, ointment (Amcinonide Cream)?

Before using amcinonide, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other corticosteroids (e.g., hydrocortisone, prednisone); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: poor blood circulation, immune system problems.

Do not use if there is an infection or sore present in the area to be treated.

Rarely, using corticosteroid medications for a long time or over large areas of skin can make it more difficult for your body to respond to physical stress. Therefore, before having surgery or emergency treatment, or if you...

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Last reviewed on RxList: 9/15/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.