Pronunciation: HYE-droe-KOR-ti-sone/DYE-fen-HYE-dra-meen
Generic Name: Hydrocortisone/Diphenhydramine
Brand Name: HC DermaPax
HC DermaPax Spray is used for:
Treating inflammation and itching caused by minor skin irritations (eg, poison ivy, poison oak, insect bites). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
HC DermaPax Spray contains a topical corticosteroid and an antihistamine. The corticosteroid works by reducing skin inflammation (redness, swelling, itching, and irritation). The antihistamine works by blocking the action of histamine, which reduces the symptoms of an allergic reaction.
Do NOT use HC DermaPax Spray if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in HC DermaPax Spray
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if this applies to you.
Before using HC DermaPax Spray:
Some medical conditions may interact with HC DermaPax Spray. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have any kind of skin infection, cuts, scrapes, sunburn, or lessened blood flow to your skin
- if you have had a recent vaccination; have measles, tuberculosis (TB), chickenpox, or shingles; or have had a positive TB test
- if you have a history of the blood disease porphyria
- if you are taking prednisone or similar medicines
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with HC DermaPax Spray. However, no specific interactions with HC DermaPax Spray are known at this time.
Ask your health care provider if HC DermaPax Spray may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use HC DermaPax Spray:
Use HC DermaPax Spray as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Apply a small amount of medicine to the affected area as directed by your doctor or on the package labeling.
- Wash your hands after you apply HC DermaPax Spray, unless your hands are part of the treated area.
- Do not bandage or cover the treated skin area unless directed by your doctor.
- If you miss a dose of HC DermaPax Spray and you are using it regularly, apply it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not apply 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use HC DermaPax Spray.
Important safety information:
- HC DermaPax Spray is for external use only. Do not get HC DermaPax Spray in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If you get it in any of these areas, rinse right away with cool water.
- Do not use HC DermaPax Spray on the face, in the groin area, or under the armpits. Do not use HC DermaPax Spray to treat diaper rash.
- Do not use more than the recommended dose or use for longer than 7 days without checking with your doctor.
- If your symptoms do not get better within 7 days, if they get worse, or if they clear up and then come back, check with your doctor.
- Check with your doctor before you have any vaccines while you are using HC DermaPax Spray.
- Do not use HC DermaPax Spray for other skin conditions at a later time.
- Do not use other medicines or products on your skin without first checking with your doctor.
- Overuse of topical products may worsen your condition.
- HC DermaPax Spray has hydrocortisone and diphenhydramine in it. Before you start any new prescription or nonprescription medicine, check the label to see if it has hydrocortisone or diphenhydramine in it too. If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
- Tell your doctor or dentist that you take HC DermaPax Spray before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
- Serious side effects may occur if too much of HC DermaPax Spray is absorbed through the skin. This may be more likely to occur if you use HC DermaPax Spray over a large area of the body. It may also be more likely if you wrap or bandage the area after you apply HC DermaPax Spray. The risk is greater in children. Do not use more than the recommended dose. Contact your doctor right away if you develop unusual weight gain (especially in the face), muscle weakness, increased thirst or urination, confusion, unusual drowsiness, severe or persistent headache, or vision changes. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
- Corticosteroids may affect growth rate in CHILDREN and teenagers in some cases. They may need regular growth checks while they use HC DermaPax Spray.
- HC DermaPax Spray should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 2 years old without first checking with the child's doctor; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using HC DermaPax Spray while you are pregnant. It is not known if HC DermaPax Spray is found in breast milk after topical use. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use HC DermaPax Spray, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of HC DermaPax Spray:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Dryness; mild stinging, burning, or itching.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); acne-like rash; burning, cracking, irritation, or peeling not present before you began using HC DermaPax Spray; excessive hair growth; inflamed hair follicles; inflammation around the mouth; thinning, softening, or discoloration of the skin.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: HC DermaPax side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include increased thirst or urination; muscle weakness; unusual weight gain, especially in the face.
Proper storage of HC DermaPax Spray:
Store HC DermaPax Spray at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not freeze. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep HC DermaPax Spray out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about HC DermaPax Spray, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- HC DermaPax Spray is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about HC DermaPax Spray. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
More HC DermaPax resources
- HC DermaPax Side Effects (in more detail)
- HC DermaPax Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- HC DermaPax Drug Interactions
- HC DermaPax Support Group
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