Hydrocortisone Iodoquinol Cream and Metoprolol Succinate ER Capsules

• Generic Name: hydrocortisone / iodoquinol topical
• Dosage Forms: cream
• Other Brand Names: Dermazene, Vytone

Principally used in combination with hydrocortisone for the topical treatment of subacute and chronic dermatoses.

National Research Council and FDA state that iodoquinol/hydrocortisone combinations are “possibly” effective for topical treatment of eczema (e.g., impetiginized eczema, nummular eczema, infantile eczema, nuchal eczema) and dermatitis (e.g., contact, atopic, endogenous chronic infectious, stasis, localized or disseminated neurodermatitis). Also may be effective for treatment of bacterial dermatoses, mycotic dermatoses [e.g., tinea (capitis, cruris, corporis, pedis), pyoderma, chronic eczematoid otitis externa, acne urticata, lichen simplex chronicus, anogenital pruritus (vulvae, scroti, ani), folliculitis, moniliasis, and intertrigo. .

Has been used topically in a suitable dermatologic vehicle alone or in combination with coal tar in the treatment of bacterial and fungal infections of the skin.

Has been used in the treatment of diaper rash (diaper dermatitis); however, use in children currently is not recommended. (See Pediatric Use under Cautions.)

Has been used as a shampoo (no longer commercially available in the US) for control of seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp; however, relapse usually occurs when the drug is discontinued.

• Generic Name: metoprolol
• Dosage Forms: capsule, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Kapspargo Sprinkle, Lopressor, Toprol-XL, Toprol XL

Metoprolol is a beta-blocker that affects the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).

Metoprolol is used to treat angina (chest pain) and hypertension (high blood pressure).

Metoprolol is also used to lower your risk of death or needing to be hospitalized for heart failure.

Metoprolol injection is used during the early phase of a heart attack to lower the risk of death.