Hydrocortisone Acetate Cream

Prescription

Brand names: MiCort HC Cream

Dosage Form

Topical

Route

TOPICAL

Manufacturer

Legacy Pharma USA Inc.

About This Medication

DESCRIPTION MiCort™ HC Cream is a topical preparation containing hydrocortisone acetate 2.5% w/w in a water washable cream base containing cetostearyl alcohol, ceteth 20, light mineral oil, petrolatum, propylparaben, butylparaben, citric acid, sodium citrate, and purified water. Topical corticosteroids are anti-inflammatory and anti-pruritic agents. The structural formula, the chemical name, molecular formula and molecular weight for the active ingredient is presented below: Structure

Active Ingredients

Ingredient	Strength
Hydrocortisone Acetate	-

Indications & Usage

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Topical corticosteroids are indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.

Dosage & Administration

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Topical corticosteroids are generally applied to the affected areas as a thin film two to four times daily depending on the severity of the condition. Occlusive dressing may be used for the management of psoriasis or recalcitrant conditions. If an infection develops, the used of occlusive dressings should be discontinued and appropriate antimicrobial therapy instituted.

Side Effects Overview

ADVERSE REACTIONS The following local adverse reactions are reported infrequently with topical corticosteroids, but may occur more frequently with the use of occlusive dressing. These reactions are listed in an approximate decreasing order of occurrence: burning, itching, irritation, dryness, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneiform eruptions hypopigmentation, period dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, maceration of the skin, secondary infection, skin atrophy, striae, and miliaria.

Contraindications

CONTRAINDICATIONS Topical corticosteroids are contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparation.

Frequently Asked Questions

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Topical corticosteroids are indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Topical corticosteroids are generally applied to the affected areas as a thin film two to four times daily depending on the severity of the condition. Occlusive dressing may be used for the management of psoriasis or recalcitrant conditions. If an infection develops, the used of occlusive dressings should be discontinued and appropriate antimicrobial therapy instituted.

CONTRAINDICATIONS Topical corticosteroids are contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparation.

Hydrocortisone Acetate Cream is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.

References & Data Sources

• DailyMed — Hydrocortisone Acetate Cream drug label (National Library of Medicine)
• openFDA — Hydrocortisone Acetate Cream label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
• NDC Directory — Hydrocortisone Acetate Cream (FDA National Drug Code)

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Data sources: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS