Cyclocort Side Effects

Generic name: amcinonide topical

Note: This document contains side effect information about amcinonide topical. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Cyclocort.

Some side effects of Cyclocort may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

For the Consumer

Applies to amcinonide topical: topical cream, topical lotion, topical ointment

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking amcinonide topical (the active ingredient contained in Cyclocort) 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 of any treated skin, or if you show signs of absorbing amcinonide 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 amcinonide topical may include:

• mild skin rash, itching, burning, redness, or dryness;

• thinning or softening of your skin;

• skin rash or irritation around your mouth;

• swollen hair follicles;

• changes in color of treated skin;

• blisters, pimples, or crusting of treated skin; or

• stretch marks.

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

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to amcinonide topical: topical cream, topical lotion, topical ointment

Local

Local side effects have included burning, itching, irritation, dryness, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneiform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, maceration of the skin, secondary infection, and miliaria. These effects are especially frequent and/or severe if the topical corticosteroid is applied to denuded skin or with occlusive dressings. Long-term use of topical corticosteroids may result in skin atrophy and thinning, and the development of striae, telangiectasia, subcutaneous hemorrhage, and easy bruising and bleeding. Allergic contact dermatitis is occasionally reported.

Endocrine

Endocrine side effects have included rare reports of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis suppression. These reports were generally cases when higher potency topical corticosteroids were used over extensive areas and when occlusive dressings were used. HPA axis suppression has not been reported with amcinonide.

General

In general, 4.7% of patients treated with amcinonide lotion reported side effects.

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