Generic name: hydrocortisone butyrate (topical application route) [ hye-droe-KOR-ti-sone-BUE-ti-rate ]
Drug class:Topical steroids
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 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 Cream
Hydrocortisone butyrate topical is used to help relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by skin conditions (eg, atopic dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis). This medicine is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid).
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Hydrocortisone Cream
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 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 this medicine's toxicity, it should be used with caution. Children may absorb large amounts through the skin, which can cause serious side effect...
