ATONIDE H CREAM contains Hydrocortisone acetate which belongs to the group of medicines called Corticosteroids. ATONIDE H CREAM is used to manage all types of eczema (type of skin inflammation), dermatitis (itching) and insect bite reactions in affected individuals.
ATONIDE H CREAM is not recommended for use in patients allergic to hydrocortisone. It is also not recommended for use in patients with unmanageed skin infection, urticaria (red itchy welts), rosacea (red pus-filled bumps on face), ulcers/infections at the site of management, and psoriasis (itchy skin).
Before applying ATONIDE H CREAM, inform your doctor if you smoke, and/or have tuberculosis, diabetes, and liver disease.
ATONIDE H CREAM should be used with caution in pregnant and breast-feeding women. The medicine is also advised to be used with caution in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years). ATONIDE H CREAM can also be used in elderly patients (aged above 65 years) after consulting the doctor.
The most common side effects of applying ATONIDE H CREAM are atrophy (thinning of muscle tissue), stretch marks, rosacea (red pus-filled bumps on face), perioral dermatitis (inflammation of skin around mouth), acne, and/or purpura (purple coloured rash). Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsens.
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