Dosing & Uses
Dosage Forms & Strengths
hydrocortisone/neomycin/polymyxin
topical cream
- (0.5%/3.5mg/10,000 Units)/1gram
Steroid Responsive Dermatoses with Infection
Apply thin layer of cream topically to affected area(s) BID-QID for up to 7 days
Use sparingly
Safety and efficacy not established
Adverse Effects
Frequency Not Defined
Skin sensitization
Burning
Itching
Irritation
Dryness
Folliculitis
Hypertrichosis
Acneiform eruptions
Hypopigmentation
Perioral dermatitis
Allergic contact dermatitis
Maceration of the skin
Secondary infection
Skin atrophy
Striae
Miliaria
Warnings
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Cautions
For external use only
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: Use with caution
Pregnancy Categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk. C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done. D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk. X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist. NA: Information not available.Pharmacology
Corticosteroid potency: Mild to medium
Mechanism of Action
Neomycin and polymyxin: Active against: Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella-Enterobacter species, Neisseria species, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Hydrocortisone: Antipruritic/anti-inflammatory action
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