H-Cort Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Hydrocortisone

Indications/Uses

Suppression of skin diseases eg, eczema, infantile eczema, atopic dermatitis, dermatitis herpetiformis, contact dermatitis, neurodermatitis, psoriasis, intertrigo.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Apply thinly to affected areas once daily to qds. Occlusive dressing may be used for management of psoriasis or recalcitrant conditions.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to hydrocortisone or other corticosteroids.

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Special Precautions

Discontinue use if irritation, sensitivity or other reactions develop. Systemic effects during prolonged & extensive BSA treatment, & when using occlusive technique. Not for ophth use. Consider referral to an ophthalmologist if patient presents w/ symptoms eg, blurred vision or other visual disturbances.Pregnancy & lactation. Childn.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Burning sensation, itching, irritation, dryness, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneiform eruptions, hypopigmentation, skin maceration, secondary infection, skin atrophy, striae, miliaria.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Topical Corticosteroids

ATC Classification

D07AA02 - hydrocortisone ; Belongs to the class of weak (group I) corticosteroids. Used in the treatment of dermatological diseases.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

H-Cort cream 1%

Packing/Price

15 g x 1's

Form

H-Cort oint 1%

Packing/Price

15 g x 1's

H-Cort

hydrocortisone

Manufacturer:

Hoe Pharma

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma

Marketer:

Taisho Pharmaceutical