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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS For external use only. Keep away from eyes. If irritation develops, the use of Alcortin A should be discontinued and appropriate therapy instituted. Staining of the skin, hair and fabrics may occur. Not intended for use on infants or under diapers or occlusive dressings. If extensive areas are treated or if the occlusive dressing technique is used, the possibility exists of increased systemic absorption of the corticosteroid, and suitable precautions should be taken. Children may absorb proportionally larger amounts of topical corticosteroids and thus be more susceptible to systemic toxicity. Parents of pediatric patients should be advised not to use tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants on a child being treated in the diaper area, as these garments may constitute occlusive dressings. Iodoquinol may be absorbed through the skin and interfere with thyroid function tests. If such tests are contemplated, wait at least one month after discontinuance of therapy to perform these tests. The ferric chloride test for phenylketonuria (PKU) can yield a false positive result if iodoquinol is present in the diaper or urine. Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms requiring appropriate therapy. Keep out of reach of children. Burning, itching, irritation and dryness have been reported infrequently following the use of topical corticosteroids. Carcinogenesis, Mutagenisis and Impairment of Fertility Long term animal studies have not been performed to evaluate the carcinogenic potential of the effect on fertility of hydrocortisone or iodoquinol. In vitro studies to determine mutagenicity with hydrocortisone have revealed negative results. Mutagenicity studies have not been performed with iodoquinol. Pregnancy Category C Animal reproductive studies have not been conducted with Alcortin A. It is not known whether Alcortin A can cause fetal harm when administered to pregnant women or can affect reproductive capacity. Alcortin A should be given to pregnant women only if clearly needed. Nursing Mothers It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when Alcortin A is administered to a nursing woman. Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients under the age of 12 have not been established.