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Cortisol
Generic Name: E: HYDROCORTISONE (hye-droe-KOR-ti-sone)
Common Uses of Cortisol
This medicine is a corticosteroid used to reduce itching, redness, and swelling associated with many skin conditions.
Possible Cortisol Side Effects
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if you experience skin thinning and discoloration, itching, burning, redness, or swelling not present before using this medicine. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
General Cautions
If your symptoms do not improve within a few days, or if they become worse, check with your doctor. Do not use this medicine longer than the time prescribed. Do not use this medicine for other skin conditions at a later time. Do not get this medicine in your eyes. If this medicine was prescribed to treat the diaper area of a child, avoid using tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants. For Women: if you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. It is unknown if this medicine is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR CONSUMERS
Product data and health claims are for general information purposes only and should not be used as official
medical advice. We strongly advise consumers to consult with their personal physicians on the proper and effective
use of prescription drugs and medications.
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