HYDROCORTISONE AND LIDOCAINE (TOPICAL/RECTAL)
(HYE droe KOR ti sone and LYE doe kane TOP ik al) Brand: AnaMantle HC, BP Ana-Lex HC, LidaMantle HC, Lidazone HC, Lidocort, Peranex HC, RectaGel HC
What is the most significant information I must know about hydrocortisone and lidocaine topical/rectal?
• You must not use this medication if you are allergic to hydrocortisone or any type of numbing medication, or if you have tuberculosis, a fungal skin infection, herpes simplex, or chickenpox.
• Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse while using hydrocortisone and lidocaine.
What is hydrocortisone and lidocaine topical/rectal?
• Hydrocortisone is a steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that reason inflammation, redness, and swelling.
• Lidocaine is a local anesthetic (numbing medication). It works by blocking nerve signals in your body.
• Hydrocortisone and lidocaine topical (for the skin) is a combination medication used to treat itching and discomfort caused by allergic reactions, eczema, minor burns, insect bites, or another skin conditions.
• Hydrocortisone and lidocaine rectal (for the rectum) is used to treat itching or swelling caused by hemorrhoids or another inflammatory conditions of the rectum or anus.
• Hydrocortisone and lidocaine topical/rectal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medicine guide.
What must I discuss with my healthcare provider till using hydrocortisone and lidocaine topical/rectal?
• You must not use this medication if you are allergic to hydrocortisone or any type of numbing medication, or if you have:
· a fungal skin infection;
· herpes simplex;
· chickenpox; or
· tuberculosis.
• To create certain hydrocortisone and lidocaine is safety for you, speak your doctor if you have:
· liver malady; or
· a heart rhythm problem.
• FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether hydrocortisone and lidocaine will harm an unborn child. Speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
• It is not known whether hydrocortisone and lidocaine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing child. Speak your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
• Do not use this medicine on a baby without a doctor's advice. Children are more sensitive to the effects of hydrocortisone and lidocaine.
How must I use hydrocortisone and lidocaine topical/rectal?
• Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medication in larger or less amounts or for longer than recommended.
• Wash your hands till and after applying this medication, unless you are using hydrocortisone and lidocaine to treat a arm condition.
• Use only a little amount of hydrocortisone and lidocaine topical on the affected area and rub it gently into the skin.
• Do not cover the treated skin area unless your doctor tells you to. Covering the skin that is treated with this medication can magnify the amount of the drug your skin absorbs, which may lead to unwanted side effects. Follow your doctor's instructions.
• Do not take hydrocortisone and lidocaine rectal by mouth. It is for use only in your rectum.
• For excellent results from the rectal medication, use only the applicator provided with the medicine. Otherwise, follow the directions provided with your medicine.
• Clean the rectal area with mild soap and water till applying the medication, or use any cleansing wipes provided with your medication.
• Your body may absorb this medicine if you use too many, if you apply it over big skin areas, or if you cover treated skin with heat, bandages, or plastic wrap. Skin that is cut or irritated may also absorb more topical medicine than healthy skin.
• Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, if they get worse, or if you develop signs of infection (redness, swelling, oozing) while using hydrocortisone and lidocaine. This medication will not treat a bacterial, fungal, or viral skin infection.
• Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Since hydrocortisone and lidocaine is used when needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are on a schedule, use the missed doze as soon as you remember. Skip the missed doze if it is nearly time for your following scheduled doze. Do not use extra medication to create up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
• Search abnormal medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
• An overdose of hydrocortisone and lidocaine is not expected to manufacture life threatening symptoms. However, long term use of tall steroid doses can lead to symptoms such as thinning skin, light bruising, changes in the shape or location of body thick (especially in your person, neck, back, and waist), heighten acne or facial hair, menstrual problems, impotence, or loss of interest in sex.
What must I avoid while using hydrocortisone and lidocaine topical/rectal?
• Do not apply this medicine to swollen skin areas or deep puncture wounds. Avoid using the medication on skin that is raw or blistered, such as a severe burn or abrasion. Avoid using on body areas where you have skin folds or thin skin unless your doctor has told you to.
• Avoid getting this medicine in your eyes, mouth, and nose, or on your lips. If this does happen, rinse with water.
• Avoid using another medications that contain hydrocortisone or lidocaine, or another numbing medicines such as prilocaine. Avoid using any another skin medications unless your doctor tells you to.
What are the possible side effects of hydrocortisone and lidocaine topical/rectal?
• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have severe irritation or swelling of any treated skin, or if you show signs of absorbing hydrocortisone topical through your skin, such as:
· blurred vision, eye pain, or seeing halos near lights;
· mood changes;
· rectal bleeding;
· sleep problems (insomnia);
· weight gain, puffiness in your person; or
· muscle weakness, feeling tired.
• General side effects may include:
· mild redness or swelling of treated skin;
· thinning of treated skin; or
· numbness on areas where the medication is accidentally applied.
• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What another drugs will affect hydrocortisone and lidocaine topical/rectal?
• It is not likely that another drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied hydrocortisone and lidocaine. But much drugs can interact with every another. Speak every of your health care providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist can provide more information about hydrocortisone and lidocaine topical/rectal.
Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.
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