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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

Overview

Not Available

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

FDA Approved Products

Hydrocortisone Acetate
Manufacturer:NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.
Route:RECTAL
Strength:25 mg in 1 1
Approved: 2022/02/07
NDC:68071-2259
Pramosone Cream
Manufacturer:Sebela Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Route:TOPICAL
Strength:10 mg in 1 g
Approved: 2017/12/15
NDC:54766-716
Lidocaine Hydrochloride and Hydrocortisone Acetate
Manufacturer:Seton Pharmaceuticals
Route:RECTAL
Strength:5 mg in 1 g
Approved: 2019/02/17
NDC:13925-165
Hydrocortisone Acetate
Manufacturer:Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc.
Route:RECTAL
Strength:25 mg in 1 1
Approved: 2021/02/09
NDC:16571-676
Alcortin A
Manufacturer:Primus Pharmaceuticals
Route:TOPICAL
Strength:20 mg in 1 g
Approved: 2009/10/30
NDC:68040-705

Singapore Approved Products

HYDRODERM CREAM 1%
Manufacturer:ICM PHARMA PTE. LTD.
Form:CREAM
Strength:1% w/w
Online:Yes
Approved: 1996/07/03
Approval:SIN08804P
UCORT CREAM
Manufacturer:Y S P INDUSTRIES (M) SDN BHD
Form:CREAM
Strength:10 mg/g
Online:Yes
Approved: 1996/05/27
Approval:SIN08726P
HYDRODERM-C CREAM 1%
Manufacturer:ICM PHARMA PTE. LTD.
Form:CREAM
Strength:1% w/w
Online:Yes
Approved: 1996/07/03
Approval:SIN08790P
MICON-H CREAM
Manufacturer:BEACONS PHARMACEUTICALS PTE. LTD.
Form:CREAM
Strength:1% w/w
Online:Yes
Approved: 1991/07/17
Approval:SIN06454P
SW HYDROCORTISONE CREAM 1% w/w
Manufacturer:SUNWARD PHARMACEUTICAL PRIVATE LIMITED, SUNWARD PHARMACEUTICAL SDN BHD
Form:CREAM
Strength:1% w/w
Online:Yes
Approved: 1990/01/18
Approval:SIN03781P

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