LOCOID (PANDEL) (HYDROCORTISONE)

Locoid Information

Locoid is also known as Pandel. One of its active ingredients is the synthetic corticosteroid hydrocortisone 17-butyrate, which is used in treating many types of acute and chronic skin disorders.

Locoid Indications

Locoid is used in treating diseases such as Eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis. Locoid could also be used in other purposes not mentioned here.

Locoid Warnings

Talk to your doctor first before using Locoid if you have skin lesions that resulted from bacterial infections, viral infections, mycotic and yeast infections, and parasitic infections; skin lesions that are ulcerous; undesirable effects caused by corticosteroids; juvenile dermatosis plantaris, acne rosacea and vulgaris, fragile skin vessels, ichthyosis, and skin atrophy; and allergic hypersensitivity to vehicle or to corticosteroids components.

In the studies made on pregnant animals, Locoid cause abnormalities on the development of the fetus. However, the effects of Locoid on human or on the unborn baby are unknown. Talk to your doctor first before using Locoid if you are pregnant or could pregnant during the treatment.

It is unknown whether Locoid absorbed in the skin could affect a nursing infant. Talk to your doctor first before taking Locoid if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Locoid should not be used on patients who are four years old and below longer than three weeks. Avoid applying Locoid in the eyelids.

Locoid Intake Guidelines

Use Locoid exactly as directed by your doctor. In case you did not understand the instructions, do not hesitate to as your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist to explain them to you.

Some parts of the skin are more sensitive to Locoid. Discuss this with your doctor.

Locoid Dosage

The information on the amount and frequency of application of Locoid could be obtained from your doctor. Follow the exact dose your doctor prescribed for you to you to get the most benefit. The dose will vary from person to person depending on the condition and the disease to be treated.

Locoid Overdose

In case you suspect an overdose with Locoid, contact your doctor immediately or look for emergency medical attention. There are no specific or available information for overdose with Locoid.

Locoid Missed Dose

In case you miss an application or a dose of Locoid, contact your doctor immediately and ask for instructions. Do not apply more than your doctor prescribed for you unless you are told to do otherwise.

Locoid Side Effects

Some of the local side effects of Locoid are skin atrophy that is frequently irreversible, with thinning of the epidermis, telangiectasias, purpura and striae; rosacea-like and perioral dermatitis; "rebound effect" that may result to dependence on steroids; delayed wound healing process; effects on the eye: increased intraocular pressure, increased chance of a cataract; depigmentation, hypertrichosis; and contact allergy.

Some of the systemic effects of Locoid occur rarely but could be serious. The risk of systemic effects is increased when Locoid is applied under occlusion or plastic, skin folds; applied on large surfaces; used as a long-term treatment; applied on children especially on the thin skin and the relatively large surface of the skin; and when components or excipients which increase the penetration through the stratum corneum is present.

Some side effects other than those mentioned here may also occur. Talk to your doctor if you experience any unusual or bothersome side effects.

Locoid Drug Reactions

There are no available information about the drugs or medications that could interfere or affect Locoid. Make sure to inform your doctor if you are taking drugs other than Locoid. Talk to your doctor first before taking any other prescriptions or over-the-counter medicines such as vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.

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