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HYDROCORTISONE, IODOQUINOL

RxNorm 310870· TOPICAL

Corticosteroid [EPC] · KMM Pharmaceuticals, LLC

Indications and usage

INDICATIONS: Based on a review of a related drug by the National Research Council and subsequent FDA classification for that drug, the indications are as follows: “Possibly” Effective: Contact or atopic dermatitis; impetiginized eczema; nummular eczema; endogenous chronic infectious dermatitis; stasis dermatitis; pyoderma; nuchal eczema and chronic eczematoid otitis externa; acne urticata; localized or disseminated neurodermatitis; lichen simplex chronicus; anogenital pruritus (vulvae, scroti, ani); folliculitis; bacterial dermatoses; mycotic dermatoses such as tinea (capitis, cruris, corporis, pedis); moniliasis; intertrigo. Final classification of the less-than-effective indications requires further investigation.

Dosage and administration

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Apply to affected area 3 to 4 times daily in accordance with physician’s directions.

Warnings

WARNING: FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY.

Contraindications

CONTRAINDICATIONS: This product is contraindicated in persons with known or suspected hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the product.

Adverse events

Most frequently reported events (FDA FAERS). Report frequency does not imply causation.

  • drug ineffective2
  • erythema2
  • hypersensitivity2
  • insomnia2
  • pruritus2
  • off label use1
  • product formulation issue1
  • skin irritation1
  • vulvovaginal discomfort1

Adverse reactions (label)

ADVERSE REACTIONS: The following local adverse reactions are reported infrequently with topical corticosteroids. 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 infections, skin atrophy, striae and miliaria.

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