Hydrocortisone, salicylic acid, and sulfur topical

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Long-term use of high steroid doses can lead to symptoms such as thinning skin, easy bruising, changes in the shape or location of body fat (especially in your face, neck, back, and waist), increased acne or facial hair, menstrual problems, impotence, or loss of interest in sex.

Avoid getting this medication in your eyes. If this does happen, rinse with water.

Avoid using other medications on the areas you treat with hydrocortisone, salicylic acid, and sulfur unless your doctor tells you to.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have severe skin irritation after applying this medication.

Although the risk of serious side effects is low when hydrocortisone is applied to the skin, side effects can occur if the medication is absorbed into your bloodstream. Steroid side effects include:

• headaches, back aches, weakness, confusion;

• weight gain, roundness in your face;

• increased acne or facial hair, itching or irritation around your mouth;

• swelling, warmth, redness, oozing, or other signs of infection;

• changes in the shape or location of body fat (especially in your arms, legs, face, neck, breasts, and waist);

• menstrual problems (in women), impotence or loss of interest in sex (in men); or

• high blood sugar (increased thirst, increased urination, hunger, dry mouth, fruity breath odor, drowsiness, dry skin, blurred vision, weight loss).

Less serious side effects may include:

• mild burning, itching, or irritation;

• dryness or peeling of treated skin;

• redness or crusting around hair follicles;

• color changes in treated skin;

• thinning of your skin; or

• stretch marks.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied hydrocortisone, salicylic acid, and sulfur. 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.

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.
• Stinging.
• Dry skin.
• Burning.

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.

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