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HYDROCORTISONE; LIDOCAINE (hye droe KOR ti sone; LYE doe kane) is a corticosteroid combined with an anesthetic pain reliever. It is used to decrease swelling, itching, and pain that is caused by minor skin irritations or hemorrhoids.
This medicine is for external use only. Do not take by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Wash your hands before and after use. Do not cover with a bandage or dressing unless your doctor or health care professional tells you yo. Use your medicine at regular intervals. Do not use it more often than directed.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
burning feeling on the skin
confusion
dizziness
infection
lack of healing of skin conditions
painful, red, pus-filled blisters in hair follicles
palpitations
thinning of the skin
tremor
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
dry skin, irritation
unusual increased growth of hair on the face or body
certain medicines for irregular heart beat
Do not use any other skin products on the same area of skin without asking your doctor or health care professional.
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
diabetes
large areas of burned or damaged skin
liver disease
skin infection (especially a virus infection such as chickenpox, cold sores, or herpes
skin wasting or thinning
tuberculosis
an unusual or allergic reaction to hydrocortisone, lidocaine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding
Tell your doctor or health care professional if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
Do not get this medicine in your eyes. If you do, rinse out with plenty of cool tap water.
This medicine can make certain skin conditions worse. Only use it for conditions for which your doctor or health care professional has prescribed.
Be careful to avoid injury to the treated skin while the area is numb and you are not aware of pain.