Alcortin A topical

Aloe polysaccharides comes from the aloe vera plant and is used for skin-wound healing.

Hydrocortisone is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Iodoquinol is an antibiotic and antifungal medication that fights infection caused by bacteria or fungus.

The combination of aloe polysaccharides, hydrocortisone, and iodoquinol topical (for the skin) is used to treat itching, inflammation, and irritation of the skin related to a number of conditions, such as impetigo, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, acne, infected hair follicles, scalp infections, or athlete's foot. This medication is also used on the outside of the genital or rectal area to treat irritation and inflammation caused by jock itch, vaginal yeast infection, and anal infection.

Aloe polysaccharides, hydrocortisone, and iodoquinol topical may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to hydrocortisone, aloe vera, iodoquinol, glycine, histidine, lysine, or palmitic acid.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have diabetes, Cushing's syndrome, tuberculosis, glaucoma, cataracts, or if you use any drugs that weaken the immune system (including other steroids).

Do not cover treated skin areas with a bandage or other covering unless your doctor has told you to. If you are treating the diaper area of a baby, do not use plastic pants or tight-fitting diapers.

Call your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it gets worse after using this medication for several days, or if your condition clears up and then comes back.

Do not use aloe polysaccharides, hydrocortisone, and iodoquinol topical for any condition that has not been checked by a doctor.

Use exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Aloe polysaccharides, hydrocortisone, and iodoquinol topical is usually applied 3 or 4 times daily. Follow your doctor's instructions.

Wash your hands before and after each application, unless you are using this medication to treat a hand condition.

Before you apply this medication to the genital or rectal areas, clean the area with mild soap and pat dry.

Do not cover treated skin areas with a bandage or other covering unless your doctor has told you to. If you are treating the diaper area of a baby, do not use plastic pants or tight-fitting diapers. Covering the skin that is treated with topical hydrocortisone can increase the amount of the drug your skin absorbs, which may lead to unwanted side effects. Follow your doctor's instructions.

Avoid getting the medication on your hair or clothing. Aloe polysaccharides, hydrocortisone, and iodoquinol topical may stain these surfaces.

Iodoquinol absorbed through the skin can cause unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using aloe polysaccharides, hydrocortisone, and iodoquinol topical. You may need to stop using the medicine for at least 1 month before you have a thyroid function test.

Call your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it gets worse after using this medication for several days, or if your condition clears up and then comes back.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied aloe polysaccharides, hydrocortisone, and iodoquinol topical. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to iodoquinol or hydrocortisone; or to other 8-hydroxyquinolines (e.g., clioquinol); or to other corticosteroids (e.g., triamcinolone); or to iodine; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: immune system problems, poor blood circulation, tuberculosis of the skin, viral skin/eye infections (e.g., herpes, chickenpox).

This medication may stain the skin or clothes. Use cautiously to avoid contact with clothes.

Children may be more sensitive to the effects of too much corticosteroid medication. Consult your doctor for more details.

During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

It is not known if this medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: drugs that weaken the immune system (e.g., cyclosporine), other corticosteroid products (e.g., prednisone).

This medication may interfere with certain laboratory tests (including certain thyroid function tests and certain test for phenylketonuria), possibly causing false test results. Make sure laboratory personnel and all your doctors know that you use this drug or have used this drug in the past month.

This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.