Product Description:
What Hydrocortisone butyrate is used for:
Hydrocortisone butyrate is used topically to treat a variety of skin conditions including:
- Eczema of all types.
- Dermatitis (itching) of all types.
- Allergic dermatitis (dermatitis caused by skin irritants and allergies).
- Psoriasis.
Do not use Hydrocortisone butyrate:
- If you’re allergic to the active substances or any other component of this medicine.
- If your skin condition is caused by an infection (athlete’s foot, herpes…)
- If you have skin problems associated with syphilis (a sexually transmitted disease) or tuberculosis.
- If the skin around your mouth is inflamed (perioral dermatitis).
- If you have pimples or spots (acne).
- If you have redness of the facial skin.
Warnings and precautions:
Talk to your doctor before using this medicine:
- If you’re going to use it on your face or sensitive areas.
- If you’re going to use it on large areas of your skin.
- If you’re going to use it on skin folds or under a bandage.
- If you are using it for psoriasis. It should be used for a short period of time.
- Do not smoke or go near naked flames. There is a risk of severe
burns. Fabrics that come in contact with the cream become easier to burn
as well.
Possible side effects:
- Stop using this product and seek immediate medical help if you
develop rash; hives; itching; red, Swollen, blistered, or peeling skin;
wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing And
Swallowing.
- Or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Side effects include:
- Skin thinning, redness, discoloration
- Blurred vision
- Suppression of the release of the stress hormones
How to use Hydrocortisone butyrate :
- This medicine is suitable for adults and children.
- This medicine is for external use.
- Use as indicated by your doctor.
- Wash your hands before and after use.
- Apply a thin layer to affected area and slowly massage it.
- Apply to affected area once or twice daily, but not more.
How to store Hydrocortisone butyrate :
- Store at below 77°F (25°C).
- Keep this medicine out of reach of children.
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the package. The expiry date refers To the last day of that month.
- Dosage form and route of administration of Hydrocortisone butyrate
0.1% ointment, 0.1% Lipocream, and 0.1% scalp lotion should be
prescribed according to therapeutic indication and Disease severity of
each individual patient.