Hydrocortisone Cream

Hydrocortisone cream is a steroid based medication. It is used to treat a variety of skin conditions such as eczema, rashes, and dermatitis. Being a steroid based cream Hydrocortisone is used to treat swelling, itching and irritation of the skin.

Who cannot use Hydrocortisone?

• Are trying to get pregnant or already are pregnant.
• Have an eye infection.
• If you have had a previous allergic reaction to Hydrocortisone
• Have a skin infection.
• If you are breastfeeding.

Within the skin cells Hydrocortisone stops the release of inflammatory substances and by doing so reduces swelling, itching and redness associated with eczema.

The usual dosage of Hydrocortisone cream is to apply sparingly twice a day for no more than 7 days. With steroid creams the amount to use is usually indicated as the fingertip unit amount. One fingertip unit amount is from the top of your index finger to the first bend/crease. A single fingertip unit amount covers an area roughly double the size of the palm on your hand. Please ensure you wash and dry your hands before and after applying the cream. Please follow your doctors or pharmacist’s advice before applying this medication.