HYDROCORTISONE - IODOQUINOL - TOPICAL (Vytone) side effects, medical uses, and drug interactions.

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GENERIC NAME: HYDROCORTISONE - IODOQUINOL - TOPICAL (hi-dro-KOR-tih-sown/eye-oh-doh-KWIN-ohl)

BRAND NAME(S): Vytone

USES: This medication is used to treat skin infections, various skin problems (e.g., dermatitis, eczema) or outer ear conditions.

HOW TO USE: Apply a thin layer of medication to the affected area of skin as directed, generally three to four times daily. Keep the medication away from the eyes. Do not bandage, wrap or cover the area treated unless you are instructed to do so by your doctor. Do not use plastic pants or tight fitting diapers on children being treated with this medication in the diaper area. Continue to use this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection.

SIDE EFFECTS: This medication is generally very well tolerated. Burning, minor skin irritation, itching, dryness, acne-like areas, change in skin pigmentation or skin thinning infrequently occur. If these persist or worsen, notify your doctor. This product may stain skin or fabric. Unlikely but report promptly: severe skin irritation. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

PRECAUTIONS: Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history, including: allergies (especially drug allergies). Use of this medication for prolonged periods may result in infection with resistant bacteria. 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. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if this drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.