Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 21, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Locoid
- Locoid Lipocream
In Canada
- Barriere-Hc
- Cortate
- Cort-Eze
- Cortoderm Mild Ointment
- Cortoderm Regular Ointment
- Emo-Cort
- Emo-Cort Scalp Solution
- Hydrocortisone Cream
- Novo-Hydrocort
- Novo-Hydrocort Cream
- Prevex Hc
- Sarna Hc
Available Dosage Forms:
- Solution
- Cream
- Lotion
- Ointment
Therapeutic Class: Corticosteroid, Intermediate
Pharmacologic Class: Hydrocortisone
Uses for hydrocortisone butyrate
Hydrocortisone butyrate topical is used to help relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by skin conditions (eg, atopic dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis). Hydrocortisone butyrate is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid).
Hydrocortisone butyrate is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using hydrocortisone butyrate
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 hydrocortisone butyrate, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to hydrocortisone butyrate 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 performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of hydrocortisone butyrate topical in children 3 months of age or older. However, because of hydrocortisone butyrate's toxicity, it should be used with caution. Children may absorb large amounts through the skin, which can cause serious side effects. If your child is using hydrocortisone butyrate, follow your doctor's instructions very carefully.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific pr...
