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Locoid (Hydrocortisone Butyrate 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, and miliaria.



REPORTS OF SUSPECTED LOCOID SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS

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

Possible Locoid side effects / adverse reactions in 80 year old female

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from France on 2011-10-11

Patient: 80 year old female

Reactions: Rash, Skin Infection, Eczema

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Locoid



Possible Locoid side effects / adverse reactions in 17 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Switzerland on 2011-11-21

Patient: 17 year old female

Reactions: Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy

Suspect drug(s):
Pyostacine (Pristinamycin)
    Dosage: 500 mg, /d, transplacental
    Indication: Pruritus
    Start date: 2010-11-01
    End date: 2010-11-01

Locoid
    Dosage: topical
    Administration route: Topical
    Indication: Pruritus
    Start date: 2010-11-01
    End date: 2010-11-01



Possible Locoid side effects / adverse reactions in 80 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2011-11-21

Patient: 80 year old female

Reactions: Chills, Pseudomonas Infection, Eczema, Rash, Pyrexia, Skin Infection

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Locoid



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Drug label data at the top of this Page last updated: 2014-11-05

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