GENERIC NAME: HYDROCORTISONE/BENZOYL PEROXIDE-TOPICAL (hi-dro-KOR-tih-sown/BEN-zoh-ill per-OX-ide)
BRAND NAME(S): Vanoxide-HC
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USES: This medication is used in the treatment of acne and oily skin.
HOW TO USE: This is used on the skin as directed. To apply, clean and dry the affected area. Shake well. Apply a thin layer on the skin and massage in gently. Wash hands well after use. Do not use large amounts or apply this more often than directed. Your condition will not clear faster, but the chance for side effects may be increased. Avoid contact in or near the eyes or inside the nose and mouth. If redness, drying or peeling of the skin occurs, use a smaller amount or apply less often. Do not bandage, wrap or cover the area treated unless you are instructed to do so by your doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS: Slight stinging or burning, drying, peeling or irritation may occur the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication. Expect this. However, if irritation or redness continue, become worse or you develop a skin rash, notify your doctor. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: all skin disorders, skin infection, allergies (especially drug allergies). Though very unlikely, it is possible this medication will be absorbed into your bloodstream. This may have undesirable consequences that may require additional corticosteroid treatment. This is especially true for children and for those who have used this for an extended period of time and if they also have serious medical problems such as serious infections, injuries or surgeries. This precaution applies for up to one year after stopping use of this drug. Tell your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: vision problems, persistent headache, increased thirst or urination, unusual weakness or weight loss, dizziness. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details, and inform them that you use (or have used) this medication. Use of this medication in children under 12 years old has not been established. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if the topical forms of this combination product are excreted into breast milk. Consult with your doctor before breast-feeding.
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