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Anusol HC (Hydrocortisone Topical) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

 
 



ADVERSE REACTIONS

The following local adverse reactions are reported infrequently with topical corticosteroids, but may occur more frequently with the use of occlusive dressings. These reactions are listed in an approximate decreasing order of occurrence:

  • Burning
  • Itching
  • Irritation
  • Dryness
  • Folliculitis
  • Hypertrichosis
  • Acneiform eruptions
  • Hypopigmentation
  • Perioral dermatitis
  • Allergic contact dermatitis
  • Maceration of the skin
  • Secondary infection
  • Skin atrophy
  • Striae
  • Miliaria


REPORTS OF SUSPECTED ANUSOL HC SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS

Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Anusol HC. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.

Possible Anusol HC side effects / adverse reactions in 11 month old female

Reported by a pharmacist from Canada on 2012-04-09

Patient: 11 month old female weighing 7.0 kg (15.4 pounds)

Reactions: Hypercorticoidism, Hypothalamo-Pituitary Disorder, Blood Cortisol Decreased, Left Ventricular Hypertrophy, Growth Retardation, Cushing's Syndrome, Echocardiogram Abnormal, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging Abnormal, Coarctation of THE Aorta

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Anusol HC
    Dosage: 1 dfl qid; rtl
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2006-03-28

Desonide
    Dosage: 1 df; bid; top
    Administration route: Topical
    Indication: Eczema Infantile
    Start date: 2006-01-10

Desonide
    Dosage: 1 df; bid; top
    Administration route: Topical
    Indication: Eczema Infantile
    Start date: 2006-08-21
    End date: 2006-08-31

Desonide
    Dosage: 1 df; bid; top
    Administration route: Topical
    Indication: Eczema Infantile
    Start date: 2006-04-16

Clobetasol Propionate
    Dosage: 1 df; bid; top
    Administration route: Topical
    Indication: Eczema Infantile
    Start date: 2005-02-25

Betamethasone Dipropionate
    Dosage: 1 df; bid, top
    Administration route: Topical
    Indication: Eczema Infantile
    Start date: 2006-08-21
    End date: 2006-08-24

Betamethasone Valerate
    Dosage: 1 df; bid; top
    Administration route: Topical
    Indication: Eczema Infantile
    Start date: 2006-08-23
    End date: 2006-08-31

Elocon
    Dosage: 1 df; qd; top
    Administration route: Topical
    Indication: Eczema Infantile
    Start date: 2006-08-01

Hydrocortisone
    Dosage: 1 df; tid; top
    Administration route: Topical
    Indication: Eczema Infantile
    Start date: 2006-05-22

Mometasone Furoate
    Dosage: 1 df; bid; top, 1 df; qid; top
    Administration route: Topical
    Indication: Eczema Infantile
    Start date: 2006-08-24
    End date: 2006-08-31

Hydrocortisone
    Dosage: 1 df; bid
    Indication: Eczema Infantile
    Start date: 2006-05-14

Hydrocortisone Valerate
    Dosage: 1 df; bid; top
    Administration route: Topical
    Indication: Eczema Infantile
    Start date: 2006-01-10

Other drugs received by patient: Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15; Neocate; Cephalexin; Diphenhydramine HCL; Fusidic Acid; Eucerin Urea 10%; Tacrolimus; Zinc Sulphate; Hydroxyzine; Clotrimazole; Cloxacillin Sodium; Doxepin Hydrochloride; Ketotifen Fumarate



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Drug label data at the top of this Page last updated: 2009-11-24

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