Sunday, March 16, 2008

Hydrocortisone and eurax

Hydrocortisone.
Hydrocortisone is in a class of drugs called steroids. Hydrocortisone prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.
Hydrocortisone is used to treat many different conditions such as allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, or breathing disorders.


Your steroid medication needs may change if you have any unusual stress such as a serious illness, fever or infection, or if you have surgery or a medical emergency. Tell your doctor about any such situation that affects you during treatment.
Steroid medication can weaken your immune system, making it easier for you to get an infection or worsening an infection you already have or have recently had. (no wonder!!)Tell your doctor about any illness or infection you have had within the past several weeks.


Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Call your doctor for preventive treatment if you are exposed to chicken pox or measles. These conditions can be serious or even fatal (gasps*) in people who are using steroid medication

Do not stop using hydrocortisone suddenly, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Talk to your doctor about how to avoid withdrawal symptoms when stopping the medication.
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The last time i had rashes, i stopped suddenly. -.-

Eurax

Do not apply this medication to the eyes, nose, or mouth. Flush with water if you get medication in any of these areas.
Do not apply Eurax to open cuts or wounds. Doing so could cause too much medication to be absorbed by your body, which could be very dangerous.(i applied to open wounds!! omg!!)


Two doses of Eurax, 24 hours apart, are recommended. If the second dose is messed, retreatment may be necessary(my doc said twice a day X.X)

Serious side effects are not likely to occur. Stop using Eurax and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction
Mild itching, burning, or stinging may occur upon application.
Notify your doctor if your condition worsens or if unusual itching, redness, swelling, burning, or a rash occurs.


omg. i think i'm gonna die.

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