Hydrocortisone Cream
Hydrocortisone Cream is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Hydrocortisone Cream; Generic name: HYDROCORTISONE CREAM; Drug class: Corticosteroid [EPC].
| Brand name | Hydrocortisone Cream |
|---|---|
| Generic name | HYDROCORTISONE CREAM |
| Drug class | Corticosteroid [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | Direct_Rx |
| Used for | Topical corticosteroids are indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatosis. |
| Dosage | Topical corticosteroids are generally applied to the affected area as a thin film from two to four times daily depending on the severity of the condition. Occlusive dressings may be used for the management of psoriasis or recalcitrant conditions. If an infection develops, the use of occlusive dressings should be discontinued and appropriate antimicrobial therapy instituted. |
| Active ingredient(s) | HYDROCORTISONE |
| Route | TOPICAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=19b09776-165a-9579-e063-6294a90a9d39 |