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What Are The Side Effects Of Using Elocon Or Sofradex Creams?

i m being prescribed for tretinoin cream 0.025% retino A with depiwhite to be applied every night for 2hrs and then wash it off ... But after 2days application my skin is peeling off and burning sensation have been asked to apply Elocon or sofradex .... Wat are these oinments and their side effects are
Mon, 27 Apr 2015
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Hello and thank you for your question!
Elocon is a steroid used to treat different skin conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, psoriasis and other different reaction and Sofradex is used to treat the infection of the ear and it contains antibiotics to kill germs and a corticosteroid to stop inflammation.Like all the medications,these two have their own side effects.Elocon side effects are:redness,acne and mild burning or itching.Of course if you feel more serioz side effects:hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,you must interrupt it and call your doctor.Sofradex side effects:local allergic reaction: pain, itching, stinging, weeping or swelling around the site of application.Be careful when we use these medications!
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What Are The Side Effects Of Using Elocon Or Sofradex Creams?

Hello and thank you for your question! Elocon is a steroid used to treat different skin conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, psoriasis and other different reaction and Sofradex is used to treat the infection of the ear and it contains antibiotics to kill germs and a corticosteroid to stop inflammation.Like all the medications,these two have their own side effects.Elocon side effects are:redness,acne and mild burning or itching.Of course if you feel more serioz side effects:hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,you must interrupt it and call your doctor.Sofradex side effects:local allergic reaction: pain, itching, stinging, weeping or swelling around the site of application.Be careful when we use these medications! Best regards!