Return to your doctor if the condition does not improve or if it gets worse. Prednicarbate topical alone will not treat the condition if it is a bacterial, fungal, or viral infection.
Prednicarbate topical is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether prednicarbate topical will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not use this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. If it is necessary to use prednicarbate during pregnancy, the smallest amount possible should be applied, for the shortest time necessary to treat the condition, under the supervision of a doctor.
It is not known whether prednicarbate passes into breast milk. Do not use prednicarbate topical without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Prednicarbate topical has not been approved for use by children younger than 18 years of age. Use prednicarbate topical cautiously, and only under the supervision of a doctor, to treat a child. Children are more sensitive to the effects of prednicarbate topical.
Apply the medication exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse or doctor to explain them to you.
Wash your hands before and after each application, unless you are using prednicarbate topical to treat a hand condition.
Apply a small amount to the affected area and rub it into the skin gently.
Use caution on areas where the skin creases, such as armpits, knees, and elbows. These areas may absorb more medication. Also, avoid the eyes, mouth, and mucous membranes.
If you need to protect the area, it can be covered with a breathable cotton-gauze dressing. Avoid using plastic, occlusive dressings that do not allow air to circulate to the area.
Do not use prednicarbate topical to treat any area of the body that it is not prescribed for. This could be dangerous.
Store prednicarbate topical at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the dose you missed and apply the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not use a double dose of this medication unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
No serious systemic side effects are expected unless a large amount of prednicarbate topical is used for a long period of time. If the drug is being absorbed into the body, you may experience blurred vision, halos around lights, an irregular heartbeat, insomnia, mood changes, weight gain, or fatigue. If you experience any unusual side effects, notify your doctor.
Less serious side effects are more likely to occur. You may experience some redness, blistering, burning, itching, or peeling. Continue to use prednicarbate topical and talk to your doctor about your side effects.
Other local side effects may also occur, especially with prolonged use of prednicarbate topical. These include thinning of the skin, prolonged redness, and stretch marks.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Do not use plastic bandages, dressings, or diapers that do not allow air to circulate to the area (occlusive dressings) unless your doctor directs you to do so. The use of occlusive dressings can greatly increase the amount of drug the body absorbs. If you do use an occlusive dressing, do not use it for more than 12 hours a day.
Do not use prednicarbate topical to treat any area of the body that it is not prescribed for. This could be dangerous.
Prednicarbate topical has not been approved for use by children younger than 18 years of age. Use prednicarbate topical cautiously, and only under the supervision of a doctor, to treat a child. Children are more sensitive to the effects of prednicarbate topical.
Do not use plastic bandages, dressings, or diapers that do not allow air to circulate to the area (occlusive dressings) unless your doctor directs you to do so. The use of occlusive dressings can greatly increase the amount of drug the body absorbs. If you do use an occlusive dressing, do not use it for more than 12 hours a day.
Avoid using other topical medications, harsh or abrasive soaps, or cosmetics on the affected area without first talking to your doctor.
Avoid using other topical medications, harsh or abrasive soaps, or cosmetics on the affected area without first talking to your doctor.
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with prednicarbate topical. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking or using any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.
An overdose of prednicarbate topical is not likely to be dangerous. If the medication is ingested, or if a large amount is used over a large area and side effects are being experienced, call an emergency room or a poison control center for advice.