Hydrocortisone-Iodoquinol

Hydrocortisone-Iodoquinol is a combination medication used for the treatment of dermatoses.

• Hydrocortisone-Iodoquinol is available under the following different brand names: Alcortin, Vytone.

Common side effects of Hydrocortisone-Iodoquinol include:

• burning
• itching
• irritation
• dryness
• hair bumps
• abnormal hair growth
• acne
• skin discoloration
• inflammation of the skin around the mouth
• allergic contact dermatitis
• breakdown of skin
• secondary infections
• skin atrophy
• stretch marks
• rash

Serious side effects of Hydrocortisone-Iodoquinol include:

None

Rare side effects of Hydrocortisone-Iodoquinol include:

• none 

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

• 1%/1%
• 2%/1%

Dermatoses

Adult dosage

• Apply to the affected area every 6 to 8 hours

Pediatric dosage

• Children younger than 12 years: Safety & efficacy not established
• Children older than 12 years: Apply to the affected area every 6 to 8 hours

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.

• Hydrocortisone-Iodoquinol has severe interactions with the following drug:
  • mifepristone
• Hydrocortisone-Iodoquinol has serious interactions with at least 46 other drugs
• Hydrocortisone-Iodoquinol has moderate interactions with at least 261 other drugs
• Hydrocortisone-Iodoquinol has minor interactions with at least 77 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.

What Are Warnings and Precautions for Hydrocortisone-Iodoquinol?

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity
• Hepatic insufficiency

Effects of drug abuse

• None

Short-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Hydrocortisone-Iodoquinol?”

Long-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Hydrocortisone-Iodoquinol?”

Cautions

• Chronic topical corticosteroid therapy may interfere with growth and development in children
• Children may absorb proportionally larger amounts of topical corticosteroids and thus be more susceptible to systemic toxicity
• External use only
• Use on extensive surface area or with occlusive dressing may increase systemic absorption and possibly toxicity
• Kaposi's sarcoma reported with prolonged corticosteroid therapy
• Children may exhibit greater susceptibility to corticosteroid-induced HPA axis suppression and Cushing's syndrome due to larger skin surface area to body weight ratio
• Peripheral neuropathy may occur with prolonged use of high doses
• Optic neuritis may occur with prolonged use of high doses; avoid long-term therapy
• Peripheral neuropathy may occur with prolonged use of high doses; avoid long-term therapy
• Use caution in patients with thyroid disease

Pregnancy and Lactation

• Use with caution if the benefits outweigh the risks during pregnancy
• Lactation
  • Not known whether either drug applied topically enters breast milk; use caution