Hydrocortisone acetate

Generic Name
Hydrocortisone acetate
Brand Names
Alcortin A, Analpram HC, Anodan-HC, Anucort-HC, Anusol, Anusol HC, Cortifoam, Cortisporin, Cortisporin-TC, Diphen, Egozinc, Epifoam, Fucidin, Micort-HC, Neo-polycin HC, Nucort, Pramosone, Procort 1.85/1.15, Proctocort, Proctodan-HC, Proctofoam-HC, Rectacort-HC, Rectogel, Riva-sol HC, U-cort, Vagisil, Vytone
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C23H32O6
CAS Number
50-03-3
Unique Ingredient Identifier
3X7931PO74
Background

Not Available

Indication

For the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses. Also used to treat endocrine (hormonal) disorders (adrenal insufficiency, Addisons disease). It is also used to treat many immune and allergic disorders, such as arthritis, lupus, severe psoriasis, severe asthma, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn's disease.

Associated Conditions
Acute, Inflammatory Superficial Cutaneous Lesions caused by susceptible bacteria, Adrenocortical Insufficiency, Allergic Conjunctivitis (AC), Anal inflammation, Androgenital syndrome, Conjunctivitis, Dermatitis infected, Diaper Dermatitis, Eczema infected, Episcleritis, Fissure;Anal, Haemorrhoids, Iridocyclitis, Iritis, Keratitis, Ocular Inflammation, Ocular Irritation, Postoperative pain, Proctitis, Pruritus, Pruritus Ani, Radiation Induced Proctitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Scleritis, Skin Infections, Skin Irritation, Superficial ocular bacterial infections caused by susceptible bacteria, Thyroiditis, Ulcerative Colitis, Anal eczema, Bacterial blepharitis, Corneal clouding, Corticosteroid responsive Dermatosis of the anal region, Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses, Cryptitis, Localized uninfected hemorrhoids, Mild Anal Fissures, Pruritus associated with bowel movements, Skin and skin-structure infections caused by susceptible bacteria
Associated Therapies
Postoperative Eye Care
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