Clioquinol and Hydrocortisone (Topical)

Brand Names : Vioform-Hydrocortisone Cream, Vioform-Hydrocortisone Lotion, Vioform-Hydrocortisone Mild Cream, Vioform-Hydrocortisone Mild Ointment, Vioform-Hydrocortisone Ointment, iodochlorhyroxyquin and hydrocortisone

Proper Use of This Medicine

Before applying this medicine, wash the affected area with soap and water, and dry thoroughly.

Do not use this medicine in or around the eyes or on infants and children up to 2 years of age .

To use the cream form of this medicine:

• Apply a thin layer of cream to the affected area and rub in gently until cream disappears.

To use the lotion form of this medicine:

• Gently squeeze bottle and apply a few drops of lotion to the affected area. Rub in gently until lotion disappears.

To use the ointment form of this medicine:

• Apply a thin layer of ointment to the affected area and rub in gently.

Do not bandage or otherwise wrap the area of the skin being treated unless directed to do so by your doctor .

Check with your doctor before using this medicine on any other skin problems . It should not be used on certain kinds of bacterial, virus, or fungus skin infections.

To help clear up your infection completely, keep using this medicine for the full time of treatment , even if your symptoms have disappeared. Do not miss any doses . However, do not use this medicine more often or for a longer time than your doctor ordered . To do so may increase the chance of absorption through the skin and the chance of side effects. In addition, too much use, especially on thin skin areas (for example, face, armpits, groin), may result in thinning of the skin and stretch marks.

Dosing - The dose of clioquinol and hydrocortisone combination will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average dose of clioquinol and hydrocortisone combination. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

• For topical dosage forms (cream, lotion, or ointment):
  • For bacterial and fungus infections:
    • Adults, teenagers, and children 2 years of age and over - Apply to the affected area(s) of the skin three or four times a day.
    • Children up to 2 years of age - Use is not recommended.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Keep the medicine from freezing.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.