Drug details

Amcinonide Cream (amcinonide cream, ointment)

type of Corticosteroids, Topical

Amcinonide cream is a topical (for the skin) steroid used to treat the inflammation and itching caused by a number of skin conditions such as allergic reactions eczema and psoriasis. Amcinonide cream is available in generic form.

The drug is often used to treat Psoriasis .

This drug may have the following side effects:

• hives,
• difficulty breathing,
• swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
• nausea,
• diarrhea,
• tiredness,
• dry mouth,
• worsening of your skin condition,
• redness, warmth, swelling, oozing, or severe irritation of any treated skin,
• increased thirst,
• increased urination,
• fruity breath odor,
• weight gain (especially in your face or your upper back and torso),
• slow wound healing,
• thinning or discolored skin,
• increased body hair,
• muscle weakness,
• headaches,
• pain behind the eyes,
• mood changes,
• menstrual changes, and
• sexual changes

The following drugs are related to Amcinonide Cream, either as a replacement or used together:

• Trianex (triamcinolone acetonide ointment)