Hydrocortisone / Diphenhydramine Spray

• If you have an allergy to hydrocortisone/diphenhydramine spray or any part of this medicine.
• If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.

This medicine may interact with other drugs or health problems.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take hydrocortisone/diphenhydramine spray with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

• Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
• Do not use with other products that have diphenhydramine.
• Do not use to treat diaper rash.
• If signs get worse or last for more than 7 days, talk with the doctor.
• This medicine may cause harm if swallowed. If hydrocortisone/diphenhydramine spray is swallowed, call a doctor or poison control center right away.
• Talk with the doctor before giving this medicine to a child younger than 2 years of age.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using hydrocortisone/diphenhydramine spray while you are pregnant.
• Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby.

Use this medicine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

• Do not take hydrocortisone/diphenhydramine spray by mouth. Use on your skin only. Keep out of your mouth and eyes (may burn).
• Wash hands before and after use.
• Wash affected skin and pat dry.
• Put a thin layer on the affected part.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

• Many times this medicine is used on an as needed basis. Do not use more often than told by the doctor.

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

• Skin irritation.

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Applies to diphenhydramine / hydrocortisone topical: topical spray

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects including local irritation have been reported to occur very rarely.[Ref]

Some side effects of diphenhydramine / hydrocortisone topical may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.