Important Safety Information for OLUX-E Foam

Before you use OLUX-E Foam, tell your doctor if you:

  • have had irritation or any other skin reaction to a steroid medicine in the past
  • have a skin infection, diabetes, adrenal gland problems, liver problems, or any other medical condition CONTINUED BELOW
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More About Atopic Dermatitis

 

About Atopic Dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema. Eczema is a general term for inflamed, irritated, itchy skin. It is not itself a specific skin condition, but always includes itching and rash.

There are quite a few different forms of eczema, and atopic dermatitis is the most common. OLUX-E Foam is for moderate to severe atopic dermatitis. Atopic dermatitis usually appears on the back of the knees, the insides of the elbows, the trunk of the body, and the face, but it can occur on any part of the body. It is not contagious.

While atopic dermatitis is often a chronic condition, there are things you can do to take care of your skin and avoid flare-ups. Most importantly, you can help treat atopic dermatitis with treatment such as OLUX-E Foam.

Signs and Symptoms of Atopic Dermatitis

While your atopic dermatitis may vary in severity, symptoms may include:

  • Itchy, inflamed patches of skin
  • Rash
  • Swelling, cracking, weeping, crusting, and scaling of the skin
  • Skin thickening

It's important to consult with your doctor if you experience a prolonged rash or irritation on your skin.

Important Safety Information for OLUX-E Foam

Before you use OLUX-E Foam, tell your doctor if you:

  • have had irritation or any other skin reaction to a steroid medicine in
    the past
  • have a skin infection, diabetes, adrenal gland problems, liver problems, or any
    other medical condition
  • plan to have surgery

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if OLUX-E Foam will harm your unborn baby.

Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed. It is not known if OLUX-E Foam passes into your breast milk. Do not apply OLUX-E Foam to your chest area if you are breastfeeding to prevent the baby from accidentally getting OLUX-E Foam into his or her mouth.

Use OLUX-E Foam exactly as your doctor tells you to use it. Do not bandage or cover your treated area unless your doctor tells you to. Talk to your doctor if your skin does not improve after 2 weeks of treatment with OLUX-E Foam.

OLUX-E Foam is flammable. Avoid heat, flame, or smoking during and right after using OLUX-E Foam.

If you are taking other corticosteroid medicines, either by mouth or injection, your doctor may advise you to stop taking them once you begin using OLUX-E Foam.

OLUX-E Foam may cause serious side effects, including:

  • Symptoms of a disorder where the adrenal gland does not make enough of certain hormones (adrenal insufficiency) during treatment or after stopping treatment. Tell your doctor if you have any of these persistent symptoms of adrenal insufficiency:
    • tiredness that worsens and does not go away
    • muscle weakness
    • loss of appetite
    • nausea or vomiting
    • dizziness or fainting
    • irritability and depression
    • weight loss
  • Cushing’s syndrome, when the body is exposed to too much of the hormone cortisol. Symptoms can include:
    • weight gain, especially around your upper back and midsection
    • tiredness and muscle weakness
    • roundness of your face (moon face)
    • slow healing of cuts, insect bites and infections
    • depression, anxiety and irritability
    • new or worsening high blood pressure
  • high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) or diabetes mellitus that has not been diagnosed can happen with treatment.
  • skin problems, including reactions where the medicine is applied, skin infections, and allergic reactions (allergic contact dermatitis). Tell your doctor if you get any new skin problems, including pain, tenderness, swelling, or healing problems on your treated skin.
  • effects on growth and weight in children.

Your doctor may do tests to check for some of these side effects.

The most common side effects of OLUX-E Foam include thinning of skin, burning, redness, itching, and dryness. These are not all the side effects of OLUX-E Foam. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.