Scalacort

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What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using Scalacort (hydrocortisone topical)?

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to hydrocortisone.

Hydrocortisone topical will not treat a bacterial, fungal, or viral skin infection.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use this medicine if you have other medical conditions, especially:

diabetes;
liver disease; or
problems with your adrenal gland.

It is not known whether hydrocortisone topical will harm an unborn baby. Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant.

It is not known whether hydrocortisone topical passes into breast milk or if it could affect a nursing baby. Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are breast-feeding.

Do not use this medicine on a child without medical advice.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if anyone has accidentally swallowed the medication.

An overdose of hydrocortisone topical is not expected to produce life threatening symptoms. However, 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.

What should I avoid while using Scalacort (hydrocortisone topical)?

Do not take by mouth. Hydrocortisone topical is for use only on the skin. Do not use this medicine on open wounds or on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, or irritated skin. If this medication gets in your eyes, nose, mouth, rectum, or vagina, rinse with water.

Rinse with water if this medication gets in your eyes.

Avoid using skin products that can cause irritation, such as harsh soaps, shampoos, or skin cleansers, hair coloring or permanent chemicals, hair removers or waxes, or skin products with alcohol, spices, astringents, or lime.

What other drugs will affect Scalacort (hydrocortisone topical)?

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied hydrocortisone. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

Ala-Cort
Ala-Scalp HP
Anusol HC
Aquanil HC
Beta HC
Caldecort
Cetacort
Cortaid
Corticaine
Corticool Maximum Strength
Cortizone-10
Cortizone-5
Cotacort
Delacort
Dermarest
Dermasorb HC Complete Kit
Dermtex-HC
Gly-Cort
Hydrozone Plus
Hytone
Instacort-10
Ivy Soothe
IvyStat
Keratol HC
Kericort 10
Lacticare-HC
Locoid
Locoid Lipocream
Medi-Cortisone Maximum Strength
Microcort
Mycin Scalp
Neutrogena T/Scalp
NuCort
Nupercainal HC
Nutracort
Pandel
Pediaderm HC Kit
Preparation H Hydrocortisone
Proctocream-HC
Recort Plus
Sarnol-HC Maximum Strength
Scalacort
Scalpcort
Summer's Eve Specialcare
Texacort
Therasoft Anti-Itch & Dermatitis
U-Cort
Westcort

In Canada

Barriere-Hc
Cortate
Cort-Eze
Cortoderm Mild Ointment
Cortoderm Regular Ointment
Emo-Cort
Emo-Cort Scalp Solution
Hydrocortisone Cream
Novo-Hydrocort
Novo-Hydrocort Cream
Prevex Hc
Sarna Hc

Available Dosage Forms:

Solution
Cream
Spray
Lotion
Ointment
Pad
Liquid
Gel/Jelly
Kit
Foam
Stick
Paste

Therapeutic Class: Corticosteroid, Weak

Pharmacologic Class: Adrenal Glucocorticoid

Uses For Scalacort

Hydrocortisone topical is used to help relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by skin conditions. This medicine is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid).

This medicine is available both over-the-counter (OTC) and with your doctor's prescription.

Proper Use of hydrocortisone

This section provides information on the proper use of a number of products that contain hydrocortisone. It may not be specific to Scalacort. Please read with care.

It is very important that you use this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, and do not use it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. To do so may cause unwanted side effects or skin irritation.

This medicine is for use on the skin only. Do not get it in your eyes. Do not use it on skin areas that have cuts, scrapes, or burns. If it does get on these areas, rinse it off right away with water.

This medicine should only be used for skin conditions that your doctor is treating. Check with your doctor before using it for other conditions, especially if you think that a skin infection may be present. This medicine should not be used to treat certain kinds of skin infections or conditions, such as severe burns.

To use:

Wash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.
Apply a thin layer of this medicine to the affected area of the skin. Rub it in gently.
With the lotion, shake it well before using.
Do not bandage or otherwise wrap the skin being treated unless directed to do so by your doctor.
If the medicine is applied to the diaper area of an infant, do not use tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants unless directed to do so by your doctor.
If your doctor ordered an occlusive dressing or airtight covering to be applied over the medicine, make sure you know how to apply it. Occlusive dressings increase the amount of medicine absorbed through your skin, so use them only as directed. If you have any questions about this, check with your doctor.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

For redness, itching, and swelling of the skin:
- For topical dosage form (cream):
  - Adults—Apply to the affected area of the skin two or three times per day.
  - Children—Apply to the affected area of the skin two or three times per day.
- For topical dosage form (lotion):
  - Adults—Apply to the affected area of the skin two to four times per day.
  - Children—Apply to the affected area of the skin two to four times per day.
- For topical dosage form (ointment):
  - Adults—Apply to the affected area of the skin three or four times per day.
  - Children—Apply to the affected area of the skin three or four times per day.
- For topical dosage form (solution):
  - Adults—Apply to the affected area of the skin three or four times per day.
  - Children—Apply to the affected area of the skin three or four times per day.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.

Scalacort Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Incidence not known

Blistering, burning, crusting, dryness, or flaking of the skin
irritation
itching, scaling, severe redness, soreness, or swelling of the skin
redness and scaling around the mouth
thinning of the skin with easy bruising, especially when used on the face or where the skin folds together (e.g. between the fingers)
thinning, weakness, or wasting away of the skin

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them: