Atovaquone Suspension and Dermasorb HC

• Generic Name: atovaquone
• Dosage Forms: oral suspension
• Other Brand Names: Mepron

Atovaquone interferes with the reproduction of protozoa (single-cell organisms) that can cause disease in the body.

Atovaquone is used to treat or prevent pneumonia caused by a fungal infection called Pneumocystis carinii (also called Pneumocystis jiroveci).

atovaquone is for use in adults and children who are at least 13 years old.

Atovaquone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: hydrocortisone topical
• Dosage Forms: lotion with shampoo and body wash kit
• Other Brand Names: Ala-Cort, Aquanil HC, Beta HC, Cortizone-5, Dermarest Plus Anti-Itch, Dermasorb HC, Dermtex HC, Gynecort Maximum Strength, Hydro Skin, Instacort, Itch-X Lotion, Locoid, Pandel, Pediaderm HC, Sarnol-HC, Anucort-HC, Anumed-HC, Anusol-HC, Cortizone-10 Anal Itch Cream, Hemorrhoidal HC, Hemril-30, Hemril-HC Uniserts, Preparation H Hydrocortisone, Procto-Kit 1%, Procto-Kit 25%, Procto-Pak 1%, Proctocort, Proctocream-HC, Proctosert HC, Proctosol-HC, Proctozone HC, Proctozone-H, Recort Plus, Rectasol-HC, Tucks HC, Cortizone-10, ProctoCare-HC

Hydrocortisone is a topical steroid that reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation.

Dermasorb HC is used to treat inflammation of the skin caused by a number of conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, or psoriasis. This medicine will not treat skin infections.

There are many brands and forms of hydrocortisone topical available. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet.

Dermasorb HC may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.