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Hydrocortisone Butyrate (Topical application route)
hye-droe-KOR-ti-sone BUE-ti-rateBrand Name(s)
In the US: 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
Dosage forms
Ointment Lotion Cream SolutionClassifications
Therapeutic: Corticosteroid, Intermediate; Pharmacologic: Hydrocortisone
Uses of This Medicine
Hydrocortisone butyrate topical is used to help relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by skin conditions (e.g., 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 This Medicine
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:
