Procort Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Hydrocortisone acetate 1.85%, pramoxine HCl 1.15%; crm.
Pharmacological Class
Steroid.
How Supplied
Crm—30g, 60g
Manufacturer
Procort Indications
Indications
Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
Procort Dosage and Administration
Adults and Children
Apply thin film 3–4 times daily.
Procort Contraindications
Contraindications
Do not use superpotent forms on face, groin, or axillae. Exclude viral disease (eg, chickenpox, measles).
Procort Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Procort Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Treat infection if present; discontinue if infection persists or worsens. Do not use near eyes, or on diaper dermatitis or pre-existing skin atrophy. Avoid abrupt cessation in chronic use. Systemic absorption increased by broken or inflamed skin, prolonged use, application to large surface area, or use of occlusive dressings. Occlude only if necessary; do not occlude higher potency products. Monitor adrenal function in children if a high potency product or occlusion is used, and in adults if more than 50g weekly of a high potency product is used. Discontinue or reduce dose or potency if HPA axis suppression, Cushing's syndrome, hyperglycemia, glucosuria, or irritation occurs. Use lowest effective dose and potency (esp. in children). Use caution if applying to face or body folds. Do not use continuously or for prophylaxis. Reevaluate periodically. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
Procort Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Procort Interactions
Not Applicable
Procort Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Burning, stinging, pruritus, erythema, skin atrophy, striae, miliaria, secondary infections, hypopigmentation, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneiform eruptions, dermal cracking and fissuring, telangiectasia, contact dermatitis, other local effects, immunosuppression, masks infections, HPA axis suppression (esp. in children).
Procort Clinical Trials
See Literature
Procort Note
Not Applicable
Procort Patient Counseling
See Literature