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Generic Name: Aloe/Hydrocortisone/Iodoquinol Gel (AL-oh/hye-droe-KOR-ti-sone/eye-oh-doe-KWIN-ole)
Brand Name: Alcortin

Aloe/Hydrocortisone/Iodoquinol Gel is used for:

Reducing itching, redness, and swelling associated with many skin conditions.

Aloe/Hydrocortisone/Iodoquinol Gel is a topical corticosteroid. It works by depressing the formation, release, and activity of different cells and chemicals that cause swelling, redness, and itching.

Do NOT use Aloe/Hydrocortisone/Iodoquinol Gel if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Aloe/Hydrocortisone/Iodoquinol Gel

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Aloe/Hydrocortisone/Iodoquinol Gel:

Some medical conditions may interact with Aloe/Hydrocortisone/Iodoquinol Gel. 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 a skin infection, measles, thinning of the skin, tuberculosis (TB), chickenpox, shingles, a positive TB skin test, or have recently had a vaccination
• if you have anal itching or bleeding or genital itching

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Aloe/Hydrocortisone/Iodoquinol Gel. Because little, if any, of Aloe/Hydrocortisone/Iodoquinol Gel is absorbed into the blood, the risk of it interacting with another medicine is low.

Ask your health care provider if Aloe/Hydrocortisone/Iodoquinol Gel 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 Aloe/Hydrocortisone/Iodoquinol Gel:

Use Aloe/Hydrocortisone/Iodoquinol Gel 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. Gently rub it in until it is evenly distributed. Wash your hands after applying Aloe/Hydrocortisone/Iodoquinol Gel, unless your hands are part of the treated area.
• Do not bandage or wrap the affected area unless directed otherwise by your doctor.
• If you miss a dose of Aloe/Hydrocortisone/Iodoquinol Gel, apply it as soon as possible. If you do not remember until the next day, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Aloe/Hydrocortisone/Iodoquinol Gel.

Important safety information:

• Aloe/Hydrocortisone/Iodoquinol Gel is for external use only. If you get Aloe/Hydrocortisone/Iodoquinol Gel in your eyes, immediately flush them with cool tap water.
• Do not use Aloe/Hydrocortisone/Iodoquinol Gel for other skin conditions at a later time.
• If you are using Aloe/Hydrocortisone/Iodoquinol Gel for a rectal condition, do not put Aloe/Hydrocortisone/Iodoquinol Gel in the rectum using your fingers or any mechanical device or applicator.
• If Aloe/Hydrocortisone/Iodoquinol Gel was prescribed to treat the diaper area of a child, avoid using tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants.
• Check with your doctor before having vaccinations while you are using Aloe/Hydrocortisone/Iodoquinol Gel.
• Aloe/Hydrocortisone/Iodoquinol Gel may interfere with certain lab tests, including thyroid function tests and certain tests for phenylketonuria. Be sure your doctor and lab personnel know you are using Aloe/Hydrocortisone/Iodoquinol Gel.
• Corticosteroids may affect growth rate in CHILDREN and teenagers in some cases. They may need regular growth checks while they use Aloe/Hydrocortisone/Iodoquinol Gel.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Aloe/Hydrocortisone/Iodoquinol Gel while you are pregnant. It is not known if Aloe/Hydrocortisone/Iodoquinol Gel is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Aloe/Hydrocortisone/Iodoquinol Gel, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Aloe/Hydrocortisone/Iodoquinol Gel:

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:

Burning; itching; mild skin irritation or dryness.

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); excessive sweating; infection; inflammation of the hair follicles; itching, burning, pain, redness, or swelling of the skin not present before using Aloe/Hydrocortisone/Iodoquinol Gel; skin thinning and discoloration; softening or streaking of the skin.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Aloe/Hydrocortisone/Iodoquinol Gel may be harmful if swallowed.

Proper storage of Aloe/Hydrocortisone/Iodoquinol Gel:

Store Aloe/Hydrocortisone/Iodoquinol Gel at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Aloe/Hydrocortisone/Iodoquinol Gel out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Aloe/Hydrocortisone/Iodoquinol Gel, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Aloe/Hydrocortisone/Iodoquinol Gel 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.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Aloe/Hydrocortisone/Iodoquinol Gel. 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.