Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Hydrocortisone
Drug Class
Corticosteroid, Plain
Chemical Class
Steroid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
A01AC03, A07EA02, C05AA01, D07AA02, D07XA01, H02AB09, S01BA02, S01CB03, S02BA01
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Hydrocortisone?
Uses
Hydrocortisone butyrate (Locoid Lipocream, Locoid Lotion) is used to help skin conditions that respond to steroid creams. Locoid lotion c...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Steroid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Adrenal Cortical Steroids pharmacological group
Hydrocortisone also known as Hydrocortisona, Hydrocortisone Valerate, Hydrocortisone Valerate are the derivatives of Hydrocortisone. It is of Natural origin and belongs to Steroid. It belongs to Glucocorticoid agonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Adrenal Cortical Steroids pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Hydrocortisone is 362.50. Its pKa is 13.81.
How to Take It
1
Adult · IV
100 to 500 mg — 8 hourly
2
Adult · Ophthalmic
1 % — As recommended.
As Required
3
Adult · Topical
0.1 to 2 % — 8 hourly
As Required
4
Child · Intra Muscular
5 mg/kg — 6 hourly
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5
Child · Intra Venous
5 mg/kg — 6 hourly
-
6
Child · Opthalmic
1 % — As recommended.
As Required
Safety Alerts
Acne, perioral dermatitis, widespread plaque psoriasis, rosacea, bacterial, fungal or viral skin lesions such as impetigo, paronychia, erysipelas, cellulitis, angular cheilitis, erythrasma, treatment of rosacea, peri-oral dermatitis or acne, use on face, groin or axilla
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
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all
in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases
your doctor may want to change the dose
or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.
Storage
Inj, Oral Susp, Dental Paste, Cream, Oint Store Below 40°C. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight. Suppositories Store at room temperature, Below 15°C or in refrigerator. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture. Tab Store at room temperature.
Price Intelligence
Rs 21.87
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 21.87
DRAPper 10gmRs 25.38
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Hydrocortisone, and what they are not.
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Arsocortison
10mg
Rs 52.25 ceiling
No DRAP alertsArsons Pharmaceutical Industries (Pvt) Ltd
Corticort
10mg
Rs 169.53 ceiling
TABROS PHARMA (PVT). LTD.
Arsocortison-C
10mg
Rs 104.5 ceiling
No DRAP alertsArsons Pharmaceutical Industries (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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