Topicort Ointment at Alfaus.com Prescription Drugs Pharmacy

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 Ointment 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 Ointment medicine:

• Topicort Ointment medicine usually comes with patient directions. Read them carefully before using this medicine.

• Do not use near heat, near an open flame, or while smoking.

For patients using the topical aerosol form of Topicort Ointment medicine:

• Topicort Ointment medicine usually comes with patient directions. Read them carefully before using this medicine.

• It is important to avoid breathing in the vapors from the spray or getting them in your eyes. If you accidentally get Topicort Ointment medicine in your eyes, flush them with water.

• Do not use near heat, near an open flame, or while smoking.

For patients using flurandrenolide tape:

• Topicort Ointment medicine usually comes with patient directions. Read them carefully before using Topicort Ointment medicine.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

• Less frequent or rare

  • 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 Ointment medicine improperly or for a long time. Check with your doctor if any of the following side effects occur:

• Rare

  • 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:

• Less frequent or rare--usually mild and transient

  • Burning, dryness, irritation, itching, or redness of skin;  increased redness or scaling of skin sores;  skin rash 

When the foam, gel, lotion, solution, or aerosol form of Topicort Ointment medicine is applied, a mild, temporary stinging may be expected.