Pandel (Hydrocortisone probutate) for Eczema

Overview
Pandel is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat skin inflammation and itching associated with skin conditions that respond to corticosteroids in individuals aged 18 years and older. Pandel is also known by its drug name, hydrocortisone probutate.

Pandel is a corticosteroid of medium potency. Pandel is believed to work by suppressing immune system activity.

How do I take it?
Prescribing information states that Pandel is applied topically to the affected area once or twice a day.

Pandel comes in the form of cream.

Side effects
The FDA-approved label for Pandel lists side effects including burning, stinging, rash, itchiness, and sensation of tingling or numbness.

Rare but serious side effects for corticosteroids include high blood sugar and reversible hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis suppression (a dysfunction of the adrenal system).

For more details about this treatment, visit:

Pandel — RxList
www.rxlist.com/pandel-drug.htm

Prescription Topicals — National Eczema Association
www.nationaleczema.org/eczema/treatment/topicals/