hydrocortisone valerate topical

Adult Dosing .

Dosage forms:  OINTMENT: 0.2%; CREAM: 0.2%

Special Note

[strength clarification]

Info: hydrocortisone valerate 0.2% ointment = medium potency; 0.2% cream = medium/low 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-tid]

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-tid for up to 4wk]

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

Peds Dosing .

Peds dosing is currently unavailable or not applicable for this drug.