Lemnis (HYDROCORTISONE 1%)

Lemnis Information

Lemnis is a drug, which contains hydrocortisone. Hydrocortisone is a non-halogenated corticosteroid that is used for topical application with anti-inflammatory and antipruritic activity.

The components of Lemnis include the following:

• Hydrocortisone
• white soft paraffin
• liquid paraffin
• cetostearyl alcohol
• cetomacrogol
• citric acid
• sodium citrate
• methyl parahydroxybenzoate

Lemnis Indications

Lemnis is intended for topical administration. It is intended for skin conditions that are responsive to topical corticosteroids such as the following:

• eczema
• dermatitis

Lemnis may also be used for purposes such as those not indicated here in this guide.

Lemnis Warnings

Lemnis may not be well-suited if you have the following conditions:

• Skin lesions caused by the following:
• tuberculous and syphilitic infections
• viral infections such as varicellae, Herpes Simplex, herpes zoster, verrucae vulgares verrucae planae, condylomata, and mollusca contagiosa
• mycotic infection
• parasitic infections such as scabies
• Ulcerated skin lesions, wounds
• Adverse reactions induced by corticosteroids such as dermatitis perioralis, striae atrophicae
• Fragility of the skin vessels or skin atrophy
• Allergic hypersensitivity to components of the vehicle or to corticosteroids

The application of Lemnis should be as short as possible when applied to children. Babies and children below the age of four should not be treated for more than 3 weeks. Applications to extensive skin areas, and prolonged treatment, should be avoided so as not to cause adverse effects

Application of Lemnis should be well monitored and kept as short as possible if applied to sensitive skin areas such as the flexural, facial, genital skin or skin folds.

Lemnis must not come in contact with the eye due to a potential risk of glaucoma and cataract .

It is not known if Lemnis can cause any defects or harm to an unborn infant. However, do not take Lemnis without your doctor’s permission when you are pregnant.

It is not known whether Lemnis passes into breast milk and to a nursing infant. Do not take Lemnis if you are nursing a child without your doctor’s consent.

Lemnis Intake Guidelines

Lemnis should be used exactly as directed by your doctor. If there are matters that you do not understand, ask your pharmacist, nurse or physician to explain those matters to you.

Make sure to follow all of your doctor’s instructions while using Lemnis so as not cause unwanted adverse effects.

Lemnis Dosage

Dosage of Lemnis should be obtained from your doctor. Dosage may vary from person to person with regards to a variety of factors such as age, severity of condition and others. Do not take in more or less of Lemnis so as not to alter its effects and to prevent overdose.

Lemnis Overdose

Chronic overdose of Lemnis may be characterized by hypercorticism.

If overdose of Lemnis is suspected, immediately seek emergency medical attention or call poison control. Inform your doctor afterwards.

Lemnis Missed Dose

Doses of Lemnis should not be missed. If a dose is missed, however, take it as soon as remembered. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and take the subsequent doses according to schedule. Do not take a double dose of Lemnis unless otherwise instructed by your doctor.

Lemnis Side Effects

Lemnis may have any of the following side effects or allergic reactions:

• Skin atrophy, telangiectasias, purpura and striae
• Rosacea
• dependence on steroids
• increased intraocular pressure
• increased chance of a cataract
• Depigmentation or hypertrichosis
• Contact allergy

If you experience any of these side effects, continue using the product but inform your doctor immediately.

Other side effects may also occur when you take Lemnis. Inform your doctor if you experience anything unusual while or after taking Lemnis.

Lemnis Drug Reactions

Other drugs may interact with Lemnis. Inform your doctor if you are taking any medications other than Lemnis including over the counter prescriptions such as vitamins, minerals, and even herbal products.

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