Amcinonide

Amcinonide is a highly potent steroid that helps reduce inflammation in the body. Amcinonide topical (for the skin) is used to treat inflammation and itching caused by skin conditions that respond to steroid medication. Amcinonide topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Amcinonide is a highly potent steroid that helps reduce inflammation in the body. Amcinonide topical (for the skin) is used to treat inflammation and itching caused by skin conditions that respond to steroid medication. Amcinonide topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

You should not use amcinonide if you are allergic to it. Tell your doctor if you have ever had: any type of skin infection ; a skin reaction to any steroid medicine; liver disease ; or an adrenal gland disorder. Steroid medicines can increase the glucose (sugar) levels in your blood or urine. Tell your doctor if you have diabetes . It is not known whether amcinonide topical will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant. You should not breastfeed while using amcinonide topical. Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice. Children can absorb larger amounts of this medicine through the skin and may be more likely to have side effects.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Amcinonide topical may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: worsening of your skin condition; redness, warmth, swelling, oozing, or severe irritation of any treated skin; high blood sugar --increased thirst, increased urination, dry mouth , fruity breath odor; or possible signs of absorbing amcinonide topical through your skin --weight gain (especially in your face or your upper back and torso), slow wound healing, thinning or discolored skin, increased body hair, muscle weakness, nausea , diarrhea , headaches, pain behind the eyes, tiredness, mood changes, menstrual changes, sexual changes. Steroid medicine can affect growth in children. Tell your doctor if your child is not growing or gaining weight at a normal rate while using amcinonide topical. Common side effects of amcinonide topical may include: burning, itching, irritation, or dryness of treated skin; redness or crusting around your hair follicles; acne, increased hair growth; stretch marks, thinning skin; or white or "pruned" appearance of the skin (caused by covering treated skin with a tight bandage or other covering). 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.

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

Topical (Creams and ointments: Apply in a thin film 2-3 times/day. Therapy should be discontinued when control is achieved, if no improvement is seen, reassessment of diagnosis may be necessary.) — Topical (Lotion: Apply and rub into the affected area completely twice daily. ) —

No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Medicine used on the skin is not likely to be affected by other drugs you use. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products .

Lotion, Oint, Cream Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight.