Product introduction
Cortisol Lotion belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used to treat various skin conditions such as dermatitis, eczema, and allergies. It works by reducing swelling, redness, and itchiness of the skin and prevents further irritation.
Cortisol Lotion is meant for external use and is to be used only as advised by your doctor. Wash and dry the affected area before applying a thin layer of the medicine. Avoid any contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth. Rinse it off with plenty of water if you accidentally get it in these areas.
Common side effects include a feeling of burning, pain, irritation or itching at the site of application. These are usually temporary and usually resolve with time. However, if they persist or worsen, let your doctor know.
Avoid covering the treated area with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor. Cortisol Lotion is not recommended to be used in children. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctors before using this medicine.
Uses of Cortisol Lotion
Benefits of Cortisol Lotion
In Treatment of Allergic skin conditions
Cortisol Lotion is effective in treating allergic skin conditions with inflammation and itching such as eczema and dermatitis. It helps reduce the redness, rash, pain, or itchiness caused by your skin’s reaction to an irritant. You should always use it as prescribed and only apply the amount you have been told to. Keep using it for as long as it is prescribed to get the full benefits.
Side effects of Cortisol Lotion
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Cortisol
- Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
How to use Cortisol Lotion
This medicine is for external use only. Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Shake it well and apply to the area evenly.
How Cortisol Lotion works
Cortisol Lotion is a steroid. It works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers that make the skin red, swollen and itchy.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Cortisol Lotion during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Cortisol Lotion during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if you forget to take Cortisol Lotion?
If you miss a dose of Cortisol Lotion, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule.
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Quick tips
- Cortisol Lotion is used to treat redness, swelling, itching, and discomfort of various skin conditions.
- It should be applied to the affected areas as a thin film two or three times daily, or as advised by your doctor.
- Don't use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
- Don't cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects.
- If you think the area of skin you are treating has become infected you should stop using Cortisol Lotion and consult your doctor.
- Consult your doctor if your skin condition has not improved after four weeks of treatment. Do not use it for more than 4 consecutive weeks at a time.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Gluco/mineralocorticoids, progestogin derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
DERMA
Action Class
Glucocorticoids
Patient concerns
FAQs
Can Cortisol Lotion be used for a long time?
No, Cortisol Lotion should not be used for a long time. The doctor generally prescribes it for 2 consecutive weeks only. However, the treatment can be longer for chronic (long-term) inflammatory conditions. Consult your physician before using this medication.
Does Cortisol Lotion cause severe skin reactions?
Severe skin reactions are quite rare with Cortisol Lotion. Cortisol Lotion is an anti-inflammatory drug which is used to treat skin diseases, skin reactions and eczemas. However, skin reactions can occur in a person who is hypersensitive to Cortisol Lotion. It is important to leave the affected area open after applying Cortisol Lotion as using occlusive dressings (air- and water-tight dressing) can lead to skin reactions. The medicine may not itself cause a reaction but the added excipients with the medications can lead to a reaction in some cases. Inform your doctor immediately in case you encounter any skin reactions.
Can Cortisol Lotion be used on the face?
No, Cortisol Lotion should not be used on the face. In addition to this, Cortisol Lotion should also not be used on the axillae (armpits), groin, and if there is atrophy (wasting away of tissues) at the treatment site. In certain circumstances, it can be exceptionally considered to be used by doctors. It should be used only after consultation with your physician and if possible, the application on the face should be limited to a maximum of 5 days.
Can Cortisol Lotion be applied to children?
Cortisol Lotion is not recommended for use in children less than 1 year of age. It is also not recommended for use in older children and adolescents as the side effects are more common in them. In the pediatric population, there is an increased risk of suppression of the immune system which may make the child prone to other diseases and atrophic changes, hence it is not recommended. Still, in some rare cases, the doctor may recommend this medicine, but the treatment is usually limited to 5 days and the therapy is reviewed weekly.
Can we use Cortisol Lotion in infections?
Cortisol Lotion is not an antimicrobial or antifungal agent. It is a steroid medication. It should not be used in infections as being a corticosteroid, it suppresses the immune system and increases the risk of infections. Bacterial infections are prone to worsen if the infection is covered with a dressing after using Cortisol Lotion. In case the inflammatory lesions get infected or there is any spread of infection, consult your doctor immediately. The doctor will withdraw the use of Cortisol Lotion and provide appropriate antimicrobial therapy.
Can I stop taking Cortisol Lotion when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Cortisol Lotion and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before your treatment is complete. Stopping Cortisol Lotion before your treatment is completed can bring back your symptoms.
Does Cortisol Lotion cause dangerous skin reactions?
Local skin reactions are quite rare with Cortisol Lotion. Being an anti-inflammatory drug, it is used to treat skin diseases, skin reactions, and eczemas. Still, skin reactions can occur in a person who is hypersensitive to Cortisol Lotion. It is important to leave the affected area open after applying Cortisol Lotion as using occlusive dressings (air- and water-tight dressing) can lead to skin reactions. If not by the medicine itself, sometimes the reactions are also caused by the added excipients with the medications. Inform your doctor immediately in case you encounter any skin reactions.
Can Cortisol Lotion be used for a long time?
No, Cortisol Lotion should not be used for a long time. It is generally prescribed for 2 consecutive weeks only. However, the treatment can be longer for chronic (long-term) inflammatory conditions. Consult your physician before using this medication.
Does Cortisol Lotion cause severe skin reactions?
Severe skin reactions are quite rare with Cortisol Lotion. Cortisol Lotion is an anti-inflammatory drug which is used to treat skin diseases, skin reactions and eczemas. However, skin reactions can occur in a person who is hypersensitive to Cortisol Lotion. It is important to leave the affected area open after applying Cortisol Lotion as using occlusive dressings (air- and water-tight dressing) can lead to skin reactions. The medicine may not itself cause a reaction but the added excipients with the medications can lead to a reaction in some cases. Inform your doctor immediately in case you encounter any skin reactions.
Can Cortisol Lotion be used on the face?
No, Cortisol Lotion should not be used on face. Along with that, its use should be avoided in other areas like the axillae (armpits), groin and if there is atrophy (wasting away of tissues) at the treatment site. However, in certain circumstances, the doctor may prescribe Cortisol Lotion only when considered necessary. It should be used only after consultation with your physician. and if possible, the application on face should be limited to a maximum of 5 days.
Can Cortisol Lotion be applied in children?
Cortisol Lotion is not recommended to be used in children less than 1 year of age. Other than that, its use should be avoided in older children and adolescents as the side effects are more common in them. This is because there is an increased risk of suppression of the immune system in young children which may make them prone to other diseases and atrophic changes. However, in some rare cases, the doctor may recommend this medicine, but the treatment is usually limited to 5 days and the therapy is reviewed weekly.
Can we use Cortisol Lotion in infections?
Cortisol Lotion is not an antimicrobial or antifungal agent. It is a steroid medication which can suppress the immune system and increase the risk of infections. Hence, it should not be used for treating infections. In case the inflammatory lesions get infected or there is any spread of infection, consult your doctor immediately. The doctor will withdraw the use of Cortisol Lotion and provide appropriate antimicrobial therapy.
Can I stop taking Cortisol Lotion when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Cortisol Lotion and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before your treatment is complete. Stopping Cortisol Lotion before your treatment is completed can bring back your symptoms.
Does Cortisol Lotion cause dangerous skin reactions?
Local skin reactions are quite rare with Cortisol Lotion. Being an anti-inflammatory drug, it is used to treat skin diseases, skin reactions, and eczemas. Still, skin reactions can occur in a person who is hypersensitive to Cortisol Lotion. It is important to leave the affected area open after applying Cortisol Lotion as using occlusive dressings (air- and water-tight dressing) can lead to skin reactions. If not by the medicine itself, sometimes the reactions are also caused by the added excipients with the medications. Inform your doctor immediately in case you encounter any skin reactions.
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