Drug Name:
CORTISPORIN Rx
Generic Name and Formulations:
Hydrocortisone acetate 0.5%, polymyxin B (as sulfate) 10000 Units/g, neomycin (as sulfate) 0.35%; crm.
Company:
Pfizer Inc.
Therapeutic Use:
Indications for CORTISPORIN:
Short-term use in corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses with secondary infection.
Adult:
Apply sparingly and massage in 2–4 times daily.
Children:
Not recommended.
Contraindications:
Do not use in eyes, external ear canal if eardrum perforated. Tuberculous, fungal, or viral lesions.
Warnings/Precautions:
Intertrigo, diaper or stasis dermatitis or ulceration, extensive burns (neomycin may be absorbed). Avoid prolonged use or on large areas. Use lowest effective dose. Monitor for HPA axis suppression; avoid abrupt cessation if used for chronic conditions. Discontinue if infection persists or worsens or if superinfection occurs. Occlusion: not recommended. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
See Also:
Pharmacological Class:
Steroid + antibiotics.
Adverse Reactions:
Local irritation, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, dermatitis, sensitization, ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity (if neomycin is significantly absorbed), HPA axis suppression (esp. in children), epidermal and dermal atrophy (esp. in thin-skinned or occluded areas).
How Supplied:
Crm—7.5g; Oint—½oz
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