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hydrocortisone topical
generic
Adult Dosing .
Dosage forms: OINT: 0.5%, 1%, 2.5%; CRM: 0.5%, 1%, 2.5%; LOTION: 1%, 2.5%
Special Note
- [formulation clarification]
- Info: hydrocortisone 0.5%, 1%, 2.5% ointment, 0.5%, 1%, 2.5% cream, 1%, 2.5% lotion = lowest potency
- [additional info]
- Info: search Topical Corticosteroid Potencies for Rx and OTC products classified by potency w/ dosage forms and strengths
dermatoses, steroid-responsive
- [apply bid-qid]
atopic dermatitis
- [apply qd-bid]
- Info: consider applying 2x/wk after clinical effect achieved for maintenance tx
Peds Dosing .
- Dosage forms: OINT: 0.5%, 1%, 2.5%; CRM: 0.5%, 1%, 2.5%; LOTION: 1%, 2.5%
Special Note
- [formulation clarification]
- Info: hydrocortisone 0.5%, 1%, 2.5% ointment, 0.5%, 1%, 2.5% cream, 1%, 2.5% lotion = lowest potency
- [additional info]
- Info: search Topical Corticosteroid Potencies for Rx and OTC products classified by potency w/ dosage forms and strengths
dermatoses, steroid-responsive
- [apply bid-qid]
atopic dermatitis
- [apply qd-bid]
- Info: consider applying 2x/wk after clinical effect achieved for maintenance tx