Hydrocortisone

Generic: HYDROCORTISONE

Prescription DrugTOPICAL

Drug Information

Brand Name
Hydrocortisone
Generic Name
HYDROCORTISONE
Manufacturer
Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Product Type
Prescription Drug
Route
TOPICAL
Application Number
02ab1006-c7c8-42c9-bda8-62c9d7142521

Pharmacological Class

Corticosteroid [EPC]

Indications & Usage

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Topical corticosteroids are indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.

Warnings

No specific warnings reported by FDA for this product.

Adverse Reactions

ADVERSE REACTIONS The following local adverse reactions are reported infrequently with topical corticosteroids, but may occur more frequently with the use of occlusive dressings. These reactions are listed in an approximate decreasing order of occurrence: burning, itching, irritation, dryness, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneiform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, maceration of the skin, secondary infection, skin atrophy, striae and miliaria.

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Hydrocortisone - Side Effects, Warnings, Uses | FDA Drug Database