MiCort HC
- Generic Name: hydrocortisone acetate cream
- Brand Name: MiCort HC
MiCort HC(Hydrocortisone Acetate Cream) side effects drug center
MiCort HC Side Effects Center
MiCort HC (hydrocortisone acetate cream) 2.5% is a topical corticosteroid indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and itching manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive skin conditions. Common side effects of MiCort HC include skin reactions such as:
- burning,
- itching,
- irritation,
- dryness,
- infected hair follicles,
- abnormal hair growth,
- acne,
- skin discoloration,
- rash around the mouth,
- allergic contact dermatitis,
- thinning skin,
- skin breakdown,
- secondary infection,
- skin atrophy,
- stretch marks, and
- rash
MiCort HC is applied to the affected area as a thin film two to four times daily depending on the severity of the condition. MiCort HC may interact with other drugs. Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant before using MiCort HC; drugs of this class should not be used extensively on pregnant patients, in large amounts, or for prolonged periods of time. It is unknown if topical administration of MiCort HC could result in sufficient systemic absorption to produce detectable amounts in breast milk. Systemically administered corticosteroids pass into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
Our MiCort HC (hydrocortisone acetate cream) Cream 2.5% Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.
MiCort HC Consumer Information
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
- worsening of your skin condition;
- redness, warmth, swelling, oozing, or severe irritation of any treated skin;
- high blood sugar--increased thirst, increased urination, dry mouth, fruity breath odor; or
- possible signs of absorbing this medicine through your skin--weight gain (especially in your face or your upper back and torso), slow wound healing, thinning or discolored skin, increased body hair, muscle weakness, nausea, diarrhea, tiredness, mood changes, menstrual changes, sexual changes.
Less serious side effects may be more likely, and you may have none at all.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Read the entire detailed patient monograph for MiCort HC (Hydrocortisone Acetate Cream)
MiCort HC Professional Information
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
Miliaria
Read the entire FDA prescribing information for MiCort HC (Hydrocortisone Acetate Cream)
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