Amcinonide

The Basics

What is Amcinonide?

A topical glucocorticoid used to treat itching, redness and swelling associated with several dermatologic conditions such as atopic dermatitis and allergic contact dermatitis

Brand names for Amcinonide

Cyclocort

How Amcinonide is classified

Corticosteroids – Topical, Glucocorticoids, Anti-Inflammatory Agents

Amcinonide During Pregnancy

Amcinonide pregnancy category

Category C

Note that the FDA has deprecated the use of pregnancy categories, so for some medications, this information isn’t available. We still think it’s useful to list historical info, however, given what a common proxy this has been in the past.

What we know about taking Amcinonide while pregnant

Topical administration of corticosteroids to pregnant animals can cause abnormalities of fetal development. The relevance of this finding to humans has not been established.There are no adequate and well-controlled studies of CYCLOCORT® in pregnant women. Administration of CYCLOCORT® during pregnancy should only be considered if the expected benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus. The minimum quantity should be used for the minimum duration.Due to the expected systemic re-sorption of the active ingredient, intrauterine growth disorders and atrophy of the adrenal cortex of the fetus as observed following long-term oral therapy with glucocorticoids cannot be excluded with long-term use of CYCLOCORT® and its use on large areas.

Taking Amcinonide While Breastfeeding

What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Amcinonide?

Amcinonide has not been studied during breastfeeding. Since only extensive application of the most potent corticosteroids may cause systemic effects in the mother, it is unlikely that short-term application of topical corticosteroids would pose a risk to the breastfed infant by passage into breastmilk. However, it would be prudent to use the least potent drug on the smallest area of skin possible. It is particularly important to ensure that the infant’s skin does not come into direct contact with the areas of skin that have been treated. Only the lower potency corticosteroids should be used on the nipple or areola where the infant could directly ingest the drugs from the skin. Only water-miscible cream or gel products should be applied to the breast because ointments may expose the infant to high levels of mineral paraffins via licking.[1] Any topical corticosteroid should be wiped off thoroughly prior to nursing if it is being applied to the breast or nipple area.

Maternal / infant drug levels

Amcinonide has not been studied during breastfeeding. Since only extensive application of the most potent corticosteroids may cause systemic effects in the mother, it is unlikely that short-term application of topical corticosteroids would pose a risk to the breastfed infant by passage into breastmilk. However, it would be prudent to use the least potent drug on the smallest area of skin possible. It is particularly important to ensure that the infant’s skin does not come into direct contact with the areas of skin that have been treated. Only the lower potency corticosteroids should be used on the nipple or areola where the infant could directly ingest the drugs from the skin. Only water-miscible cream or gel products should be applied to the breast because ointments may expose the infant to high levels of mineral paraffins via licking.[1] Any topical corticosteroid should be wiped off thoroughly prior to nursing if it is being applied to the breast or nipple area.

Possible effects of Amcinonide on milk supply

Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Possible alternatives to Amcinonide

(Topical) Hydrocortisone, Topical.