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Brand Names: Coraz, Scalacort DK

Generic Name: hydrocortisone, salicylic acid, and sulfur (topical) (Pronunciation: HYE droe KOR ti sone, SAL i SIL ik AS id, and SUL fur (TOP i kal))

• What is hydrocortisone, salicylic acid, and sulfur (Coraz, Scalacort DK)?
• What are the possible side effects of hydrocortisone, salicylic acid, and sulfur (Coraz, Scalacort DK)?
• What is the most important information I should know about hydrocortisone, salicylic acid, and sulfur (Coraz, Scalacort DK)?
• What should I discuss with my health care provider before using hydrocortisone, salicylic acid, and sulfur (Coraz, Scalacort DK)?
• How should I use hydrocortisone, salicylic acid, and sulfur (Coraz, Scalacort DK)?
• What happens if I miss a dose (Coraz, Scalacort DK)?
• What happens if I overdose (Coraz, Scalacort DK)?
• What should I avoid while using hydrocortisone, salicylic acid, and sulfur (Coraz, Scalacort DK)?
• What other drugs will affect hydrocortisone, salicylic acid, and sulfur (Coraz, Scalacort DK)?
• Where can I get more information?

What is hydrocortisone, salicylic acid, and sulfur (Coraz, Scalacort DK)?

Hydrocortisone is in a class of drugs called steroids. Hydrocortisone prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Salicylic acid and sulfur topical (for the skin) work together to soften scales and psoriasis plaques and cause shedding of the outer layer of skin.

The combination of hydrocortisone, salicylic acid, and sulfur is used to treat inflammation, itching, flaking, scaling, and other symptoms of scalp psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis.

This medication is supplied as a kit containing hydrocortisone lotion, salicylic acid and sulfur shampoo, and a cleansing shampoo.

Hydrocortisone, salicylic acid, and sulfur may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What are the possible side effects of hydrocortisone, salicylic acid, and sulfur (Coraz, Scalacort DK)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have severe skin irritation after applying this medication.

Although the risk of serious side effects is low when hydrocortisone is applied to the skin, you should be aware of side effects that can occur if the medication is absorbed into your bloodstream.

• headaches, back aches, weakness, confusion;
• weight gain, roundness in your face;
• increased acne or facial hair, itching or irritation around your mouth;
• swelling, warmth, redness, oozing, or other signs of infection;
• changes in the shape or location of body fat (especially in your arms, legs, face, neck, breasts, and waist);
• menstrual problems (in women), impotence or loss of interest in sex (in men); or
• high blood sugar (increased thirst, increased urination, hunger, dry mouth, fruity breath odor, drowsiness, dry skin, blurred vision, weight loss).

Less serious side effects may include:

• mild burning, itching, or irritation;
• dryness or peeling of treated skin;
• redness or crusting around hair follicles;
• color changes in treated skin;
• thinning of your skin; or
• stretch marks.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is the most important information I should know about hydrocortisone, salicylic acid, and sulfur (Coraz, Scalacort DK)?

This combination product comes as a kit that includes hydrocortisone lotion, a medicated shampoo containing both salicylic acid and sulfur, and a gentle cleansing shampoo. Carefully follow the directions for use of the three products.

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to hydrocortisone, salicylic acid, or sulfur.

To make sure you can safely use this medication, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions.

Do not use hydrocortisone, salicylic acid, and sulfur to treat any skin condition that has not been checked by your doctor. This medication will not treat a bacterial, fungal, or viral skin infection.

Do not use this medication on a child without a doctor's advice. Children are more sensitive to the effects of hydrocortisone topical.

Although the risk of serious side effects is low when hydrocortisone is applied to the skin, side effects can occur if the medication is absorbed into your bloodstream.

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