Generic name: hydrocortisone valerate (topical application route) [ hye-droe-KOR-ti-sone-VAL-er-ate ]
Drug class:Topical steroids
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 27, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Westcort
In Canada
- Hydroval
- Tarocort
Available Dosage Forms:
- Cream
- Ointment
Therapeutic Class: Corticosteroid, Intermediate
Pharmacologic Class: Hydrocortisone
Uses for Tarocort
Hydrocortisone valerate topical is used to help relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by skin conditions. This medicine is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid).
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Tarocort
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of hydrocortisone valerate topical in the pediatric population. However, because of this medicine's toxicity, it should be used with caution. Children and teenagers who must use this medicine should be checked often by their doctor since hydrocortisone valerate topical may be absorbed through the skin and can affect growth or cause other unwanted effects. Safety and effectiveness have not been established.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of hydrocortisone valerate topical in the elderly.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies...
