Amcinonide Topical

Amcinonide is a prescription medication used for the treatment of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses

• Amcinonide is available under the following different brand names: Cyclocort.

Common side effects of Amcinonide include:

• itchy skin
• skin burning or pain at the application site

Serious side effects of Amcinonide include:

• none

Rare side effects of Amcinonide include:

• weight gain
• moon face/rounding of the face
• obesity
• skin thinning
• stretch marks
• skin wrinkling
• skin dryness
• the appearance of blood vessels under the surface of the skin
• skin discoloration
• skin infection
• increased body hair
• hair loss
• allergic reaction
• irritation
• inflammation of hair follicles
• worsening of condition
• redness
• rash or hives
• dermatitis (a type of eczema)
• upper abdominal pain
• prickly heat rash
• acne

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

• Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, coordination loss, unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors.
• Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights.
• Serious heart symptoms include fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out.

This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Adult and pediatric dosage

Cream/ointment/lotion

• 0.1%

Corticosteroid-Responsive Dermatoses

Adult dosage

• Applied sparingly in a thin film to the affected area every 8-12 hours

Pediatric dosage

• Apply sparingly to the affected area(s) every 12 hours
• Limit to the minimum amount necessary for therapeutic efficacy

Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows: 

• See “Dosages”

If your medical doctor is using this medicine to treat your pain, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor, healthcare provider, or pharmacist first.

• Amcinonide has no noted severe interactions with any other drugs
• Amcinonide has no noted serious interactions with any other drugs
• Amcinonide has no noted moderate interactions with any other drugs
• Amcinonide has no noted minor interactions with any other drugs

This information does not contain all possible interactions or adverse effects. Visit the RxList Drug Interaction Checker for any drug interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist about all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you and share this information with your doctor and pharmacist. Check with your healthcare professional or doctor for additional medical advice, health questions, or concerns.

Contraindications

• Underlying infection
• Hypersensitivity
• Use on the groin, face, or axila
• Ophthalmic use

Effects of drug abuse

• None

Short-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Amcinonide?”

Long-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Amcinonide?”

Cautions

• Chronic therapy may interfere with growth and development in children
• Use medium to very high potency for less than 2 weeks to reduce local and systemic side effects
• Use low potency for chronic therapy
• Allergic contact dermatitis may occur
• Should not use occlusive dressings in the presence of infection or weeping lesions
• Adrenal suppression may occur in younger patients or patients receiving high doses for prolonged periods
• Development of Kaposi's sarcoma with prolonged use reported (discontinue therapy if it occurs)
• Avoid medium to very high potency on the face, folds, and groin because can increase steroid absorption
• Use lower potency for peds (ie, increase BSA/kg, therefore increase systemic absorption)

Pregnancy and Lactation

• Use with caution if the benefits outweigh the risks during pregnancy
• Lactation
  • It is not known whether topical administration of topical corticosteroids could result in sufficient systemic absorption to produce detectable quantities in human milk. Use with caution.