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It is a medication used to treat certain skin swelling and itching due to certain body chemical reactions in response to invading external agents or body system reactions. When applied it reduces the swelling and the itching subsides.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 13y agoReduces redness, swelling and itchy skin. Eg: sereve sunburns
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∙ 14y agoto reduce and cure inflammed dermatosis such as redness, itch, rash, and dryness
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∙ 14y agoIt is used as an anti-inflammatory to control pain and it is also used to counteract allergic reactions.
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∙ 11y agoInflammatory conditions such as dermatitis.
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∙ 11y agoIt is typically used to treat skin conditions such as reactions to the urushiol oil of the poison ivy plant.
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∙ 8y agoHydrocortisone cream is a topical corticosteroid. It is used in a wide variety of conditions to decrease inflammation in the skin.
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∙ 13y agoHydrocortisone is a medication
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How do you use hydrocortisone valerate cream usp 0.2 percent?
On burns
Can you use Hydrocortisone Valerate Topical cream on a second degree burn?
yes, I have a script for this medication.
What over the counter ointment can be use in place of desonide ointment?
There really is no OTC equivalent to Desonide Lotion. There are topical corticosteroids that are OTC that reduce redness and itching such as CortiCool and Hydrocortisone.
Where to get steroid?
Legally, hydrocortisone 0.5% or 1% cream or ointment is available over the counter. Use as directed only.
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Can you buy hydrocortisone what store?
In the U.S you can get 1% hydrocortisone cream or ointment in a tube at any pharmacy or variety store with a pharmacy department such as Target or Walmart. For higher strength such as 2% hydrocortisone, you will need a doctor prescription.
What is the difference between Hydrocortisone ointment and Locoid Lotion?
Come on man you should know this, its something you learn when your 2!!
Can you use hydrocortisone cream on a cat?
You can use hydrocortisone cream on a cat but they will end up licking it off and that's not good. There is a hydrocortisone spray that is specifically made for animals that is much safer to use.
What is the percentage strength of an ointment if one mixes 10g of hydrocortisone into aquaphor to make 400g?
10g/410g X 100 = 2.4 2.5 %
What is desonide ointment use for?
what is desonide ointment use for
Can you use hydrocortisone on a yeast infection?
Hydrocortisone will not treat a yeast infection, and can make it worse.
Can you use betamethasone on your face?
Ideally, it is best to use as little steroid-based product on your face as possible, preferably none. If temporary use of a steroid ointment or cream is needed, it would be safer to use 0.5-1.0% hydrocortisone (as betamethasone is much stronger). Check with your physician in your particular case.
