The
following information is intended to supplement, not
substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician,
pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be
construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe,
appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare
professional before using this drug.
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Topicort Gel Use Indication:
Be very
careful not to get Topicort Gel medicine in your eyes. Wash your hands after
using your finger to apply the medicine. If you accidentally get
Topicort Gel
medicine in your eyes, flush them with water.
Do not bandage or otherwise
wrap the skin being treated unless directed to do so by your
doctor.
If your doctor has ordered an
occlusive dressing (airtight covering, such as kitchen plastic wrap or a
special patch) to be applied over Topicort Gel medicine, make sure you know how
to apply it. Since occlusive dressings increase the amount of medicine
absorbed through your skin and the possibility of side effects, use them
only as directed. If you have any questions about this, check with your
doctor.
For patients using the foam
form of Topicort Gel medicine:
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Topicort Gel medicine usually comes
with patient directions. Read them carefully before using this
medicine.
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Do not use near heat, near an
open flame, or while smoking.
For patients using the
topical aerosol form of Topicort Gel medicine:
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Topicort Gel medicine usually comes
with patient directions. Read them carefully before using this
medicine.
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It is important to avoid
breathing in the vapors from the spray or getting them in your eyes.
If you accidentally get Topicort Gel medicine in your eyes, flush them with
water.
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Do not use near heat, near an
open flame, or while smoking.
For patients using
flurandrenolide tape:
Do not use Topicort Gel medicine more
often or for a longer time than your doctor ordered. To do so may
increase the chance of absorption through the skin and the chance of
side effects. In addition, too much use, especially on areas with
thinner skin (for example, face, armpits, groin), may result in thinning
of the skin and stretch marks or other unwanted effects.
Topicort Gel Medication 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 as soon as
possible if any of the following side effects occur:
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Less frequent or rare
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Blood-containing blisters on
skin; burning and itching of skin; increased skin sensitivity (for
some brands of betamethasone lotion); lack of healing of skin
condition; loss of top skin layer (for tape dosage forms);
numbness in fingers; painful, red or itchy, pus-containing blisters
in hair follicles ; raised, dark red, wart-like spots on skin,
especially when used on the face; skin infection; thinning of skin
with easy bruising
Additional side effects may occur
if you use Topicort Gel medicine improperly or for a long time. Check with your
doctor if any of the following side effects occur:
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Rare
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Acne or oily skin;
backache; blurring or loss of vision (occurs gradually if certain
products have been used near the eye); burning and itching of skin
with pinhead-sized red blisters; eye pain (if certain products have
been used near the eye); filling or rounding out of the face;
increased blood pressure; irregular heartbeat; irregular menstrual
periods; irritability; irritation of skin around mouth; loss of
appetite; mental depression; muscle cramps, pain, or weakness;
nausea; rapid weight gain or loss; reddish purple lines (stretch
marks) on arms, face, legs, trunk, or groin; skin color changes;
softening of skin; stomach bloating, burning, cramping, or pain;
swelling of feet or lower legs; tearing of the skin ; unusual
bruising; unusual decrease in sexual desire or ability (in men);
unusual increase in hair growth, especially on the face; unusual
loss of hair, especially on the scalp; unusual tiredness or
weakness; vomiting; weakness of the arms, legs, or trunk
(severe); worsening of infections
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. However, check
with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are
bothersome:
When the foam, gel, lotion,
solution, or aerosol form of Topicort Gel medicine is applied, a mild, temporary
stinging may be expected.
Other side effects not listed
above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects,
check with your doctor.
Precautions on using Topicort Gel Medication
Check with your doctor if your symptoms do not
improve within 1 week or if your condition gets worse.
Avoid using tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants on a child if
Topicort Gel
medicine is being used on the child's diaper area. Plastic pants or
tight-fitting diapers may increase the chance of absorption of the
medicine through the skin and the chance of side effects. |