Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Hydrocortisone
Drug Class
Corticosteroid Combinations, Topical
Chemical Class
Azole
ATC Code
A01AC03, A07EA02, C05AA01, D07AA02, D07XA01, H02AB09, S01BA02, S01CB03, S02BA01
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Dipcort?
Uses
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How It Works
Chemical Class
Azole
Miconazole is the derivative of Miconazole (Nitrate). It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Azole. It belongs to Antifungals pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Miconazole (Nitrate) is 416.10. Its pKa is 6.65.
How to Take It
1
Adult · Ophthalmic
2 % — As recommended.
As required.
2
Adult · PO
250 mg — 6 hourly
3
Adult · Topical
2 % — 24 hourly
Once daily
4
Child · IV Infusion
8.3 to 0.5 mg/kg.min — 8 hourly
Infuse over 30 Min
5
Child · Oral gel
5 to 10 ml — 6 hourly
6
Child · Topical
2 % — 24 hourly
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Safety Alerts
Acne, perioral dermatitis, potent corticosteroids in widespread plaque psoriasis, rosacea, untreated viral skin lesions
Important Warnings
Avoid prolonged use, keep away from eyes, under specialist supervision in psoriasis (can result in rebound relapse, development of generalized pustular psoriasis, and local and systemic toxicity)
Do not use steroid as sole therapy in psoriasis
Do not use steroids to treat diaper dermatoses in infants
If local irritation develops discontinue use
Side Effects
Burningitchingirritationerythemadrynessfolliculitishypertrichosispruritusacneiform eruptionshypo-pigmentationperi-oral dermatitisallergic contact dermatitismaceration of the skinthinning of the skin (the original structure may never return)worsening of acne and rosacea
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using
especially: phenytoin
insulin or oral diabetes medicine
a blood thinner -- warfarin
Coumadin
Jantoven
or ergot medicine -- dihydroergotamine
ergotamine
Storage
Cream, Vag Supositories, Powder Store Below 40°C. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 148.2
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Prices across sources
DVAGORs 148.2
DRAPper 15gmRs 123.9
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Hydrocortisone, and what they are not.
Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
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20mg
Rs 88.71 ceiling
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Micohyd
20mg
Rs 68.65 ceiling
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20mg
Rs 240.39 ceiling
No DRAP alertsCRYSTOLITE PHARMACEUTICALS
Dermicon HC
Rs 114.49 ceiling
FRIENDS PHARMA (PVT) LTD
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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