Hydrocortisone
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Hydrocortisone
SIDE EFFECTS
The following local adverse reactions are reported infrequently with topical corticosteroids, but may occur more frequently with the use of occlusive dressings. These reactions are listed in an approximate decreasing order of occurrence: burning, itching, irritation, dryness, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneiform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, maceration of the skin, secondary infection, skin atrophy, striae and miliaria.
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DRUG INTERACTIONS
No information provided.
Last reviewed on RxList: 3/18/2009
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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