Hydrocortisone / Lidocaine / Psyllium Topical Side Effects

Applies to hydrocortisone / lidocaine / psyllium topical: oral and rectal kit.

Important warnings This medicine can cause some serious health issues

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to hydrocortisone, lidocaine (or any other type of numbing medicine), or psyllium, or if you have severe liver disease, a fungal infection, smallpox, chickenpox, herpes, or tuberculosis.

Before using hydrocortisone and lidocaine topical with psyllium, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease, a heart rhythm problem, congestive heart failure, stomach or intestinal conditions, diabetes, or any type of infection.

Do not take hydrocortisone rectal by mouth. It is for use only in your rectum.

Do not cover the treated rectal areas with a bandage, plastic pants or other covering unless your doctor has told you to. Covering the skin that is treated with hydrocortisone and lidocaine topical can increase the amount of the drug your skin absorbs, which may lead to unwanted side effects. Your body may also absorb more of this medication if you use too much.

Contact your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it gets worse after using this medication.

Do not use this medication in a child without a doctor's advice.

Children are more sensitive to the effects of hydrocortisone and lidocaine topical.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking hydrocortisone / lidocaine / psyllium topical: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have severe irritation or burning of the treated area, or if you show signs of absorbing hydrocortisone topical through your skin, such as:

• blurred vision, or seeing halos around lights;

• mood changes;

• sleep problems (insomnia);

• weight gain, puffiness in your face; or

• muscle weakness, feeling tired.

Less serious side effects of hydrocortisone / lidocaine / psyllium topical may include:

• mild stinging, burning, or redness where the medication is applied;

• thinning of your skin;

• numbness in places where the medicine is accidentally applied.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.

Further information

Hydrocortisone/lidocaine/psyllium topical side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.

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