CLIOQUINOL AND HYDROCORTISONE (Topical route) - klye-oh-KWIN-ole, hye-droe-KOR-ti-sone.(Drug overview)

Brand names in the Canada --

* Vioform Hydrocortisone

* Vioform Hydrocortisone Mild

Dosage forms --

* Cream

* Ointment

Therapeutic classification: Anti-Infective/Anti-Inflammatory Combination

Pharmacologic classification: Adrenal Glucocorticoid

DESCRIPTION OF USE

Clioquinol and hydrocortisone is a combined anti-infective and cortisone-like medicine. Clioquinol and hydrocortisone topical preparations are used to treat infections of the skin and to help provide relief from the redness, itching, and discomfort of many skin problems.

Clioquinol and hydrocortisone combination is available only with your doctor's prescription.

BEFORE USING THIS MEDICINE

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies --

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other …