Lyderm Cream is a topical corticosteroid medication containing fluocinonide that is used to treat inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses. It works by getting absorbed into the epidermal barrier and improving the conditions. Common side effects include burning, itching, irritation and dryness. Lyderm Cream should be applied as directed by a doctor and precautions should be taken such as avoiding contact with eyes and using tight-fitting diapers on pediatric patients near the treated area.

1. What is Lyderm?
Lyderm Cream is a medicine that is used for the treatment of Pruritic
Manifestations Of Corticosteroid-Responsive Dermatoses, Inflammatory
Manifestations Of Corticosteroid-Responsive Dermatoses and other conditions.
Lyderm Cream contains Fluocinonide as an active ingredient.
Lyderm Cream works by getting absorbed into epidermal barrier.
Lyderm Cream Uses
Lyderm Cream is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of
the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:
Pruritic Manifestations Of Corticosteroid-Responsive Dermatoses
Inflammatory Manifestations Of Corticosteroid-Responsive Dermatoses
Lyderm Cream Working, Mechanism of Action and Pharmacology
Lyderm Cream improves the patient’s condition by performing the following
functions:
Getting absorbed into epidermal barrier.
Lyderm Cream – Composition and Active Ingredients
Lyderm Cream is composed of the following active ingredients (salts)
Fluocinonide (0.05%)
Lyderm Cream – Side-effects
The following is a list of possible side-effects that may occur from all constituting
ingredients of Lyderm Cream.
This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects are possible, but do not always
occur. Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious. Consult your doctor if you
observe any of the following side-effects, especially if they do not go away.
Burning
Itching
Irritation
Dryness
Folliculitis
Perioral Dermatitis
Lyderm Cream – Precautions & How to Use

2. Before using this drug, inform your doctor about your current list of medications,
over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-
existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery,
etc.).
Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side-effects of the
drug. Take as directed by your doctor or follow the direction printed on the product
insert. Dosage is based on your condition. Tell your doctor if your condition
persists or worsens. Important counseling points are listed below.
avoid contact with eyes
pediatric patients should not use tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants near the
treated area
Lyderm Cream – Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to Lyderm Cream is a contraindication. In addition, Lyderm
Cream should not be taken if you have the following conditions:
hypersensitivity
Other important Information on Lyderm Cream
Missing a dose
In case you miss a dose, take it as soon as you notice. If it is close to the time of
your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your dosing schedule. Do not take
extra dose to make up for a missed dose. If you are regularly missing doses,
consider setting an alarm or asking a family member to remind you. Please consult
your doctor to discuss changes in your dosing schedule or a new schedule to make
up for missed doses, if you have missed too many doses recently.
Overdosage of Lyderm Cream
Do not take more than prescribed dose. Taking more medication will not improve
your symptoms; rather they may cause poisoning or serious side-effects. If you
suspect that you or anyone else who may have overdosed of Lyderm Cream, please
go to the emergency department of the closest hospital or nursing home. Bring a
medicine box, container, or label with you to help doctors with necessary
information.
Do not give your medicines to other people even if you know that they have the
same condition or it seems that they may have similar conditions. This may lead to
overdosage.

3. Please consult your physician or pharmacist or product package for more
information.
Storage of Lyderm Cream
Store medicines at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not
freeze medicines unless required by package insert. Keep medicines away from
children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into drainage unless
instructed to do so. Medication discarded in this manner may contaminate the
environment. Please consult your pharmacist or doctor for more details on how to
safely discard Lyderm Cream.
Expired Lyderm Cream
Taking a single dose of expired Lyderm Cream is unlikely to produce an adverse
event. However, please discuss with your primary health provider or pharmacist
for proper advice or if you feel unwell or sick.
Expired drug may become ineffective in treating your prescribed conditions. To be
on the safe side, it is important not to take expired drug. If you have a chronic
illness that requires taking medicine constantly such as heart condition, seizures,
and life-threatening allergies, you are much safer keeping in touch with your
primary health care provider so that you can have a fresh supply of unexpired
medications.
Dosage Information
Please consult your physician or pharmacist or refer to product package.
Lyderm Cream – Packages and Strengths
Lyderm Cream is available in the following packages and strengths
Lyderm Cream – Packages: 15 60 GM
Lyderm Cream – Strengths: 0.05%
Lyderm Cream – Frequently asked Questions
Is Lyderm Cream safe to consume or apply when pregnant?
Please consult with your doctor for case-specific recommendations.
Is Lyderm Cream safe while breastfeeding?

4. Please discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
Can Lyderm Cream be used for pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive
dermatoses and inflammatory manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive
dermatoses?
Yes, pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses and
inflammatory manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses are among
the most common reported uses for Lyderm Cream. Please do not use Lyderm
Cream for pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses and
inflammatory manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses without
consulting first with your doctor.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
If you experience drowsiness, dizziness, hypotension or a headache as side-effects
when using Lyderm Cream medicine then it may not be safe to drive a vehicle or
operate heavy machinery.
One should not drive a vehicle if using the medicine makes you drowsy, dizzy or
lowers your blood-pressure extensively. Pharmacists also advise patients not to
drink alcohol with medicines as alcohol intensifies drowsiness side-effects. Please
check for these effects on your body when using Lyderm Cream. Always consult
with your doctor for recommendations specific to your body and health conditions.
Is this medicine or product addictive or habit forming?
Most medicines don’t come with a potential for addiction or abuse. Usually,
government’s categorizes medicines that can be addictive as controlled substances.
Examples include schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US. Please
consult the product package to make sure that the medicine does not belong to such
special categorizations of medicines. Lastly, do not self-medicate and increase
your body’s dependence to medicines without the advice of a doctor.
Can it be stopped immediately or do I have to slowly ween off consumption?
Some medicines need to be tapered or cannot be stopped immediately because of
rebound effects. Please consult with your doctor for recommendations specific to
your body, health and other medications that you may be using.

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