Hydrocortisone — Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient

Hydrocortisone is an active pharmaceutical ingredient found in 63 FDA-approved drug products. Forms: LOTION, TABLET, CREAM, SUSPENSION/DROPS, POWDER. Routes: TOPICAL, ORAL, OTIC, FOR RX COMPOUNDING, OPHTHALMIC.

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Hydrocortisone (63 brand names, 13 dosage forms, 8 routes)

Available dosage forms: LOTION, TABLET, CREAM, SUSPENSION/DROPS, POWDER, GRANULE, SOLUTION/DROPS, SOLUTION, OINTMENT, ENEMA, INJECTABLE, AEROSOL, GEL.

Routes of administration: TOPICAL, ORAL, OTIC, FOR RX COMPOUNDING, OPHTHALMIC, RECTAL, INJECTION, VAGINAL.

Brand Names

  • ACETASOL HC
  • ACETIC ACID W/ HYDROCORTISONE
  • ACHROMYCIN
  • ACTICORT
  • AEROSEB-HC
  • ALA-CORT
  • ALA-SCALP
  • ALKINDI SPRINKLE
  • ALPHADERM
  • ANUSOL HC
  • BALNEOL-HC
  • BETA-HC
  • CALMURID HC
  • CASPORYN HC
  • CETACORT
  • CIPRO HC
  • CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE AND HYDROCORTISONE
  • COLOCORT
  • CORT-DOME
  • CORTEF …and 43 more

Indications and Usage

Cures most athlete’s foot between the toes. Effectiveness on the bottom or sides of foot is unknown. Cures most jock itch and ringworm. Relieves itching, burning, cracking, and scaling which accompany these conditions.

Dosage and Administration

For adults and children 12 years and older: 1. Wash and dry the affected area before application. 2. Athlete’s Foot (between toes): Apply a thin layer to the affected area between and around the toes. Use twice daily (morning and night) for 1 week, or once daily for 2 weeks, or as directed by a doctor. Wear well-fitting, ventilated shoes and change shoes and socks at least once daily. 3. Jock Itch and Ringworm: Apply a thin layer to the affected area once daily for 1 week, or as directed by a doctor. 4. Wash hands after use. Children under 12 years: Ask a doctor.

⚠ Caution
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