| Category of Drug | Hydrocortisone- Dermatological Drugs- Antifungal Drugs |
| Mechanism of Action | |
| Indications | Hydrocortisone- Dermatological Drugs- Antifungal Drugs which is used for 1. Contact dermatitis 2. Atopic dermatitis 3. Lichen planus 4. Intractable pruritus and phototoxic reactions 5. Ulcerative colitis |
| Well Known Pharmaceutical Brands | |
| Available dosage forms | CREAM |
| Dose | |
| Contraindications | 1. Untreated skin infections or broken skin 2. Rosacea 3. Acne 4. Perioral dermatitis |
| Precautions | 1. Children 2. Occlusive dressings increase penetration into keratinized lesions 3. Secondary infection requires treatment with an appropriate antimicrobial 4. Latent peptic ulcer 5. Hypertension 6. Hypothyroidism |
| Adverse Effects | 1. Exacerbation of local infection 2. Atrophic changes 3. Mild corticosteroids but infants and children 4. Fluid retention 5. Hypokalaemia 6. Osteoporosis 7. Impaired wound healing 8. Increased intracranial and intraocular pressure |
| Pregnancy Category | C |
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