hydrocortisone topical

Adult Dosing .

Dosage forms:  OINTMENT: 0.5%, 1%, 2.5%; CREAM: 0.5%, 1%, 2.5%; LOTION: 1%, 2.5%; SOLUTION: 2.5%

Special Note

[strength clarification]

Info: hydrocortisone 0.5%, 1%, 2.5% ointment, 0.5%, 1%, 2.5% cream, 1%, 2.5% lotion, 2.5% solution = lowest potency

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dermatoses, steroid-responsive

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Info: taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

atopic dermatitis

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Info: consider applying 2x/wk after clinical effect achieved for maintenance tx; taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

psoriasis, plaque

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Info: taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

hemorrhoids (off-label)

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Info: for external use; taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

Peds Dosing .

Dosage forms:  OINTMENT: 0.5%, 1%, 2.5%; CREAM: 0.5%, 1%, 2.5%; LOTION: 1%, 2.5%; SOLUTION: 2.5%

Special Note

[strength clarification]

Info: hydrocortisone 0.5%, 1%, 2.5% ointment, 0.5%, 1%, 2.5% cream, 1%, 2.5% lotion, 2.5% solution = lowest potency

[additional info]

Info: search Topical Corticosteroid Potencies for Rx and OTC products classified by potency with dosage forms and strengths

dermatoses, steroid-responsive

[apply bid-qid]

Info: taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

atopic dermatitis

[apply qd-bid]

Info: consider applying 2x/wk after clinical effect achieved for maintenance tx; taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

psoriasis, plaque

[apply bid-qid]

Info: taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use