Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 2, 2021.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Pandel
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:
- Cream
Therapeutic Class: Corticosteroid, Weak
Pharmacologic Class: Hydrocortisone
Uses for hydrocortisone probutate
Hydrocortisone probutate topical is used to help relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by skin conditions. Hydrocortisone probutate is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid).
Hydrocortisone probutate is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using hydrocortisone probutate
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 probutate, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to hydrocortisone probutate 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 probutate topical in the pediatric population. Safety and effectiveness have not been established. However, because of hydrocortisone probutate's toxicity, it should be used with caution. Children and teenagers may absorb large amounts through the skin, which can cause serious side effects. If your child is using hydrocortisone probutate, follow your doctor's instructions very carefully.
Geriatric
No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of hydrocortisone probutate topical in geriatric patients.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequat...
