Cordran Cream

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Pronunciation: FLUR-an-DREN-oh-lide
Generic Name: Flurandrenolide
Brand Name: Examples include Cordran SP and Cordran
Cordran Cream is used for:

Treating inflammation and itching due to certain skin conditions. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Cordran Cream is a topical adrenocortical steroid. It works by reducing skin inflammation (redness, swelling, itching, and irritation) in a way that is not clearly understood.

Do NOT use Cordran Cream if: you are allergic to any ingredient in Cordran Cream

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

Before using Cordran Cream:

Some medical conditions may interact with Cordran Cream. 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, 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 are taking prednisone or similar medicines

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Cordran Cream. Because little, if any, of Cordran Cream is absorbed into the blood, the risk of it interacting with another medicine is low.

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Cordran Cream 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 Cordran Cream:

Use Cordran Cream 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 the medicine in until it is evenly distributed. Wash your hands after applying Cordran Cream, unless your hands are part of the treated area. Do not bandage or cover the treated skin area unless directed by your doctor. If your doctor instructs you to bandage or cover the treated area, closely follow the instructions provided by your doctor or other health care provider. If you miss a dose of Cordran Cream, 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 Cordran Cream.

Important safety information: Cordran Cream is for external use only. Do not get Cordran Cream in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If you get it in any of these areas, rinse immediately with tap water. Do not use Cordran Cream on the face, underarms, or groin area unless your doctor tells you otherwise. If Cordran Cream is applied to the diaper area, apply a very small amount and do not use tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants. Do NOT take more than the recommended dose, use for longer than prescribed, or apply Cordran Cream over a large area without checking with your doctor. If your symptoms do not get better within 2 weeks or if they get worse, check with your doctor. Talk with your doctor before you use any other medicines or cleansers on your skin. Check with your doctor before having vaccinations while using Cordran Cream. Do not use Cordran Cream for other skin conditions at a later time. Cordran Cream has a corticosteroid in it. Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has a corticosteroid in it too. If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist. Serious side effects may occur if too much of Cordran Cream is absorbed through the skin. This may be more likely to occur if you use Cordran Cream over a large area of the body. It may also be more likely if you wrap or bandage the area after you apply Cordran Cream. The risk is greater in children. Do not use more than the prescribed 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 Cordran Cream. PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Cordran Cream while you are pregnant. It is not known if Cordran Cream is found in breast milk after topical use. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Cordran Cream, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby. Possible side effects of Cordran Cream:

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; itching.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; 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 Cordran Cream; excessive hair growth; inflamed hair follicles; inflammation around the mouth; muscle weakness; thinning, softening, or discoloration of the skin; unusual weight gain, especially in the face.

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: Cordran 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 Cordran Cream:

Store Cordran Cream 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 Cordran Cream out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information: If you have any questions about Cordran Cream, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider. Cordran Cream 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 Cordran Cream. 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.

Issue Date: February 1, 2012 Database Edition 12.1.1.002 Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. More Cordran resources Cordran Side Effects (in more detail)Cordran Use in Pregnancy & BreastfeedingCordran Drug InteractionsCordran Support Group0 Reviews for Cordran - Add your own review/rating Compare Cordran with other medications Atopic DermatitisDermatitisEczemaPsoriasis

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