CLIOQUINOL + HYDROCORTISONE

Clioquinol and hydrocortisone is a blended anti-infective and cortisone-like treatment. Clioquinol and hydrocortisone topical is used to deal with infections of the skin to offer relief from redness, itching, and soreness of many skin issues.

This medicinal drug is available with your health practitioner’s prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

Cream
Ointment

Uses

This combination medicine is used to deal with a lot of skin situations (e.g., eczema, fungal infection and skin infections such as ringworm/athlete’s foot/jock itch). This product includes two medicines. Clioquinol (also referred to as iodochlorhydroxyquin) is an antibiotic that works by preventing the growth of fungus/microorganisms. Hydrocortisone is a mild corticosteroid that works by decreasing swelling, redness, and itching that occurs in the affected skin.

This medicine should not be used in children younger than 2 years.

Warnings

If you note any signs and symptoms of a hypersensitive reaction, such as rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), intense dizziness and problems in breathing, contact your doctor.

Side Effects

Dry skin can also occur. If this effect persists or worsens, inform your health practitioner or pharmacist directly.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because she or he has judged that the benefit to you is more than the side effects. Many people using this remedy do not have severe side effects.
Tell your health practitioner right away if any of these side effects occur: skin infection/burning, severe hair growth, skin thinning/discoloration, acne, stretch marks, and “hair bumps” (folliculitis).
Use of this medicinal drug for prolonged or repeated durations may additionally result in a new infection. Contact your physician if you are aware of any new signs and symptoms on the skin.
A very severe hypersensitivity to this drug is rare. However, if you have signs and symptoms of a severe allergy, along with rash, itching/swelling, excessive dizziness and difficulty in breathing, contact your doctor

Precautions

Precautions

Before using this medicine, inform your medical doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to clioquinol or hydrocortisone; or to different 8-hydroxyquinolines (e.g., iodoquinol); or to different corticosteroids (e.g., triamcinolone); or to iodine; or if you have any other allergies.

Before using this remedy, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: tuberculosis of the skin, viral skin/eye infections (e.g., herpes, chickenpox).

This medicine may additionally stain clothes, pores and skin, nails, or hair. Use carefully to keep away from contact with garments, nails, or hair.

Children can be greatly sensitive to the consequences of too much corticosteroid treatment. Consult your physician for more info.

During pregnancy, this medicine must be used only when needed. Discuss the risks and benefits along with your health practitioner.

It isn’t always known if this medication passes into breast milk. Consult your health practitioner before breast-feeding.

Interactions

Using this remedy with any of the following drugs is generally not encouraged, but can be required in some cases. If both drug treatments are prescribed together, your medical doctor may additionally alternate the dose or how often you use one or each of the drug treatments.

Aceclofenac
Acemetacin
Aldesleukin
Amtolmetin Guacil
Bemiparin
Bromfenac
Bufexamac
Bupropion
Celecoxib
Choline Salicylate
Clonixin
Conivaptan
Dexibuprofen
Dexketoprofen
Diclofenac
Diflunisal
Dipyrone
Droxicam
Etodolac
Etofenamate
Etoricoxib
Felbinac
Fenoprofen
Fepradinol
Feprazone
Floctafenine
Flufenamic Acid
Flurbiprofen
Ibuprofen
Indomethacin
Ketoprofen
Ketorolac
Lornoxicam
Loxoprofen
Lumiracoxib
Meclofenamate
Mefenamic Acid
Meloxicam
Morniflumate
Nabumetone
Nadroparin
Naproxen
Nepafenac
Niflumic Acid
Nimesulide
Nimesulide Beta Cyclodextrin
Oxaprozin
Oxyphenbutazone
Parecoxib
Phenylbutazone
Piketoprofen
Piroxicam
Pixantrone
Pranoprofen
Proglumetacin
Propyphenazone
Proquazone
Rofecoxib
Salicylic Acid
Salsalate
Sodium Salicylate
Sulindac
Tenoxicam
Tiaprofenic Acid
Tolfenamic Acid
Tolmetin
Valdecoxib

Other Interactions

Using alcohol or tobacco with drug treatments may cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional on the use of your medication with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Overdose & Brands

This treatment may be dangerous if swallowed. If someone has overdosed and has extreme signs consisting of passing out or problem in breathing, call emergency hotline.

Available Brands

Vioform-Hydrocortisone Cream
Vioform-Hydrocortisone Lotion
Vioform-Hydrocortisone Mild Cream
Vioform-Hydrocortisone Mild Ointment
Vioform-Hydrocortisone Ointment