Procort

— THERAPEUTIC CATEGORIES —
  • Topical steroids

Procort Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Hydrocortisone acetate 1.85%, pramoxine HCl 1.15%; crm.

Pharmacological Class

Steroid.

How Supplied

Crm—30g, 60g

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