LIDOCAINE-HYDROCORTISONE Cream Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Stinging Sensation On The Skin
  • Erythema Or Redness Of Skin Or Mucous Membrane

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • An Infection Of The Skin And The Tissue Below The Skin
  • Inflammation Of A Hair Follicle
  • Large Purple Or Brown Skin Blotches
  • Skin Inflammation Due To A Topically Applied Medication
  • Thin Fragile Skin

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • A Reaction At The Site Of Administration
  • A Skin Rash
  • A Skin Rash
  • A Stinging Sensation On The Skin
  • Blanching Of Skin
  • Erythema Or Redness Of Skin Or Mucous Membrane
  • Headache
  • Hives
  • Itching
  • Itching
  • Small Red Skin Lesions Due To Dilated Blood Vessels
  • Sudden Pain At The Site Of Medicine Application
  • Visible Water Retention

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Bluish Discoloration Of The Skin
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Skin Ulcer
  • A Toxic Effect On The Central Nervous System, Which Consists Of The Brain And Spinal Cord
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • Abnormal Heart Rhythm
  • Accumulation Of Fluid In The Tissues Of The Eyelid
  • Bronchospastic Lung Disease
  • Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
  • Clouding Of The Lens Of The Eye Called Cataracts
  • Decreased Function Of The Adrenal Gland
  • Decreased Lung Function
  • Decreased Pigmentation Of The Skin
  • Glaucoma, An Increased Pressure In The Eye
  • Headache
  • Hives
  • Increased Pressure In The Eye
  • Inflammation Of The Skin With Blisters
  • Insufficiency Of The Hypothalamus And Pituitary Gland
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Lung Failure Causing Loss Of Breath
  • Methemoglobinemia, A Type Of Blood Disorder
  • Seizures
  • Skin Stretch Marks
  • Slow Heartbeat
  • Unconsciousness

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Condition Where There Is Excess Sugar In The Urine
  • A Heat Rash
  • A Hormone Disorder Where The Body Produces High Levels Of Cortisol Called Cushing's Syndrome
  • A Sensation Of Feeling Cold
  • A Sensation Of Feeling Warm
  • A Skin Rash Resembling Acne
  • An Extreme Sense Of Wellbeing Called Euphoria
  • Apprehension
  • Blistering Of The Skin
  • Blurred Vision
  • Confusion
  • Contact Dermatitis, A Type Of Skin Rash That Occurs From Contact With An Offending Substance
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Dry Skin
  • Hair Loss
  • High Blood Sugar
  • Hirsutism, A Condition Of Hair Growth On Parts Of The Body Normally Without Hair
  • Hyperesthesia, An Increased Nerve Sensitivity
  • Muscle Tremors
  • Muscle Twitching
  • Nervousness
  • Ringing In The Ears
  • Skin Discoloration
  • Skin Irritation
  • Skin Irritation Or Rash Around The Mouth Or Lips
  • Vomiting

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