10gEczema

Hydrocortisone

Hydrocortisone Cream 10g

Hydrocortisone

ZAFA PHARMACEUTICAL LABORATORIES (PVT) LTD. pc 1 units

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

Adult · IV

100 to 500 mg — 8 hourly

Adult · Ophthalmic

1 % — As recommended.

As Required

Adult · Topical

0.1 to 2 % — 8 hourly

As Required

Child · Intra Muscular

5 mg/kg — 6 hourly

Child · Intra Venous

5 mg/kg — 6 hourly

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 57.24

DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026

Rs 57.24 per unit

DRAP approved ceiling: Rs 35.11 (per 5gm)

Rs 57.24 per unit observed vs Rs 7.02 per unit approved — but the two are quoted for different pack sizes (retail pack vs per 5gm), and DRAP sets a separate ceiling per pack size. Indicative only; not a compliance finding.

Reg. 003537 · approved 27 Jul, 2026

Prices across sources

ServaidRs 21.87

DRAPper 5gmRs 35.11

DVAGORs 57.24

Should you consider an alternative?

Other options containing Hydrocortisone, and what they are not.You pay Rs 8 more than the cheapest equivalent

Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.

Cortival

10g

Rs 49.1

No DRAP alertsVALOR

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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