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Hydrocortisone Acetate (1% w/w) is a low-potency (Class VII) topical corticosteroid on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It represents the safest topical steroid for sensitive skin areas (face, intertriginous skin folds, groin) and pediatric patients, providing anti-inflammatory, anti-pruritic, and mild vasoconstrictive actions with minimal risk of skin thinning or systemic absorption. Indicated for mild eczema, facial dermatitis, intertrigo, insect bites, and anogenital pruritus.
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
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Usage Guidelines
Apply sparingly to affected areas 2 to 3 times daily. Gently rub in. May be used on facial skin for short durations.
General Administration Advice: Adhere strictly to the prescribed dosage, frequency, and treatment course. For oral medications, swallow with sufficient water. Never stop antibiotics, psychiatric medications, or antihypertensives abruptly without clinical direction.
Possible Side Effects
Common: Mild local burning, dryness. Rare/Severe: Secondary cutaneous infection.
*Note: Individual physiological responses vary. While many patients experience few or no side effects, notify your treating physician if adverse reactions persist or if hypersensitivity (angioedema, skin rash, dyspnea) occurs.
Precautions & Warnings
Safe for short-term application on delicate skin. Do not apply to open tuberculous, fungal, or viral skin lesions.
Schedule H (Prescription Required)
This medication is scheduled under statutory drug regulatory frameworks (CDSCO / Drugs & Cosmetics Rules). Dispensing requires a valid medical prescription from a registered medical practitioner. Self-medication or unsupervised dosage adjustment carries significant clinical risks.
Medical Disclaimer: Statutory Clinical Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational and price-transparency purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, clinical diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Always consult a registered dermatologist or qualified medical practitioner before initiating, altering, or substituting any topical or systemic dermatological treatment.