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About H-Cort Cream

H-Cort Cream belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids used to provide relief from swelling, redness, itching, dryness, inflammation and discomfort of certain skin conditions such as dermatitis (itchy, swelling of the skin), eczema (itchy, cracked, swollen or rough skin) and insect bite reactions. The swelling of the skin occurs when an allergic reaction or skin irritation releases several substances in the skin that widens blood vessels and cause itching, redness, pain, and swelling in the irritated area.

H-Cort Cream contains Hydrocortisone, a steroid that works by acting inside skin cells and inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. When the skin reacts to any type of allergens, such chemicals are released normally.

Use H-Cort Cream as prescribed. You are advised to use H-Cort Cream for as long as your doctor has prescribed it based on your medical condition. H-Cort Cream is usually safe when used in the correct amount for the prescribed time. Some people may experience burning or stinging sensations at the site of application. These side effects of H-Cort Cream do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Hydrocortisone or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using H-Cort Cream. Do not use H-Cort Cream in more than prescribed doses, or on a large area of skin for a prolonged time as it may cause adverse effects. Do not wrap or cover the treated area with a bandage unless advised by your doctor. Avoid smoking or going near naked flames as the fabric (bedding, clothing, dressings) that is in contact with H-Cort Cream catches fire and burns easily. 

Uses of H-Cort Cream

Swelling, redness, and itching caused by certain skin problems such as dermatitis, eczema or insect bite reactions 

Medicinal Benefits

H-Cort Cream contains Hydrocortisone, a steroid that is used to treat swelling, irritation, itching and redness, caused due to certain skin problems such as psoriasis, dermatitis and eczema. H-Cort Cream acts inside the skin cells and inhibits the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching and swelling. When the skin reacts to any type of allergens, such chemicals are released normally.

Directions for Use

H-Cort Cream is only for external use. Wash your hands before and after applying H-Cort Cream. Take a small amount of H-Cort Cream and apply it as a thin layer on the affected area of the skin as advised by the doctor. If you are using H-Cort Cream on your face, avoid contact with your eyes as it may cause irritation. In case H-Cort Cream comes in contact with eyes accidentally, rinse with water thoroughly.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of H-Cort Cream

Burning or stinging sensation at the site of application

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Hydrocortisone or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using H-Cort Cream. Do not use H-Cort Cream in more than prescribed doses, or on a large area of skin for a prolonged time as it may cause adverse effects. Do not wrap or cover the treated area with a bandage unless advised by your doctor. Avoid smoking or going near naked flames as the fabric (bedding, clothing, dressings) that is in contact with H-Cort Cream catches fire and burns easily. Do not apply H-Cort Cream on the broken or infected skin.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Inform your doctor if you are using or have recently used any other medicines.

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Avoid using H-Cort Cream if you have athlete’s foot, cold sores, chickenpox, shingles, ringworm or thrush, impetigo, ulcerative conditions, acne, infected lesions, peri-oral dermatitis, or red appearance on the face. If you have psoriasis (scales and itchy, dry patches), inform your doctor before using H-Cort Cream.

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat foods rich in quercetin (a flavonoid) such as apples, cherries, broccoli, spinach and blueberries.
  • Consuming food rich in probiotics helps in developing the immune system against allergies.
  • Limit intake of food that might trigger allergies such as dairy products, soy, eggs, and nuts.
  • Avoid consumption of foods with excess sugar as it may flare up inflammation.
  • Include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, and fish in your diet.
  • Reducing stress and maintaining a regular sleep pattern would be helpful.
  • Avoiding getting in contact with harsh soaps, detergents, and rough fabrics.

Disease/Condition Glossary

The swelling of the skin occurs when an allergic reaction or skin irritation releases several substances in the skin that widens blood vessels and cause itching, redness, pain, and swelling in the irritated area. Dermatitis is a common skin condition associated with dry, itchy, or swollen skin. Eczema is a skin condition that causes itchy, cracked, swollen, or rough skin.

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About H-Cort Cream

H-Cort Cream belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids used to provide relief from swelling, redness, itching, dryness, inflammation and discomfort of certain skin conditions such as dermatitis (itchy, swelling of the skin), eczema (itchy, cracked, swollen or rough skin) and insect bite reactions. The swelling of the skin occurs when an allergic reaction or skin irritation releases several substances in the skin that widens blood vessels and cause itching, redness, pain, and swelling in the irritated area.

H-Cort Cream contains Hydrocortisone, a steroid that works by acting inside skin cells and inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. When the skin reacts to any type of allergens, such chemicals are released normally.

Use H-Cort Cream as prescribed. You are advised to use H-Cort Cream for as long as your doctor has prescribed it based on your medical condition. H-Cort Cream is usually safe when used in the correct amount for the prescribed time. Some people may experience burning or stinging sensations at the site of application. These side effects of H-Cort Cream do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Hydrocortisone or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using H-Cort Cream. Do not use H-Cort Cream in more than prescribed doses, or on a large area of skin for a prolonged time as it may cause adverse effects. Do not wrap or cover the treated area with a bandage unless advised by your doctor. Avoid smoking or going near naked flames as the fabric (bedding, clothing, dressings) that is in contact with H-Cort Cream catches fire and burns easily. 

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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Will Impex Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

TOPICAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

207 Signature - 1 2Nd Floor Near Divya Bhaskar Press, Makarba Railway Crossing, S. G. Highway Makarba, Ahmedabad - 380051
Other Info - HCO0002

FAQs

H-Cort Cream contains Hydrocortisone, a steroid that works by acting inside skin cells and inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. When the skin reacts to any type of allergens, such chemicals are released normally.

You are recommended not to use H-Cort Cream on the face unless advised by your doctor as the skin on the face is delicate. However, if advised by the doctor, follow the instructions and do not use it for more than 5 days on the face as the skin on the face thins easily.

You are recommended to use H-Cort Cream for a maximum of 1 week or for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if there is a recurrence of your condition within 2 weeks shortly after stopping treatment with H-Cort Cream, do not restart using it and please consult a doctor.

H-Cort Cream is not recommended to treat psoriasis (scales and itchy, dry patches) as it may worsen the condition or could lead to recurring psoriasis after stopping the treatment. Therefore, if you have psoriasis, please consult a doctor so that appropriate medication is prescribed.

H-Cort Cream may be used to treat nappy rash only if advised by the doctor. In such cases, the treatment must not normally exceed more than 7 days.

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Alcohol

Caution

Interaction of H-Cort Cream with alcohol is unknown. If you have any concerns regarding this, please discuss them with your doctor.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

H-Cort Cream should not be used during pregnancy unless considered essential by the doctor. Therefore, if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, please inform your doctor before using H-Cort Cream.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

If you are breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before using H-Cort Cream.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

H-Cort Cream usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

If you have liver problems, please consult your doctor before using H-Cort Cream.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

If you have kidney problems, please consult your doctor before using H-Cort Cream.

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Children

Caution

H-Cort Cream is not recommended for children below 12 years unless advised by a doctor.

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Uses of H-Cort Cream

Swelling, redness, and itching caused by certain skin problems such as dermatitis, eczema or insect bite reactions 

Medicinal Benefits

H-Cort Cream contains Hydrocortisone, a steroid that is used to treat swelling, irritation, itching and redness, caused due to certain skin problems such as psoriasis, dermatitis and eczema. H-Cort Cream acts inside the skin cells and inhibits the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching and swelling. When the skin reacts to any type of allergens, such chemicals are released normally.

Directions for Use

H-Cort Cream is only for external use. Wash your hands before and after applying H-Cort Cream. Take a small amount of H-Cort Cream and apply it as a thin layer on the affected area of the skin as advised by the doctor. If you are using H-Cort Cream on your face, avoid contact with your eyes as it may cause irritation. In case H-Cort Cream comes in contact with eyes accidentally, rinse with water thoroughly.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Hydrocortisone or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using H-Cort Cream. Do not use H-Cort Cream in more than prescribed doses, or on a large area of skin for a prolonged time as it may cause adverse effects. Do not wrap or cover the treated area with a bandage unless advised by your doctor. Avoid smoking or going near naked flames as the fabric (bedding, clothing, dressings) that is in contact with H-Cort Cream catches fire and burns easily. Do not apply H-Cort Cream on the broken or infected skin.

Therapeutic Class

CORTICOSTEROIDS

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Critical
How does the drug interact with H-Cort Cream 15 gm:
Taking Iopamidol and H-Cort Cream 15 gm together can increase the risk of seizures, meningitis, and inflammation of the spinal membranes.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking H-Cort Cream 15 gm with Iopamidol is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it. If you experience any symptoms , consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with H-Cort Cream 15 gm:
Combining Mifepristone and H-Cort Cream 15 gm can reduce the effects of H-Cort Cream 15 gm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking H-Cort Cream 15 gm with Mifepristone is not recommended, consult a doctor before taking it. If you experience any symptoms, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Severe
How does the drug interact with H-Cort Cream 15 gm:
The combined use of Desirudin and H-Cort Cream 15 gm can increase the risk of bleeding, including severe and sometimes haemorrhage.

How to manage the interaction:
co-administration of Desirudin and H-Cort Cream 15 gm can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with H-Cort Cream 15 gm:
The combined use of Arsenic trioxide and H-Cort Cream 15 gm can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Arsenic trioxide and H-Cort Cream 15 gm can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like weakness, tiredness, drowsiness, confusion, muscle pain, cramps, dizziness, nausea, or vomiting, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with H-Cort Cream 15 gm:
The combined use of Leflunomide and H-Cort Cream 15 gm can increase the risk of infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of leflunomide and H-Cort Cream 15 gm can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with H-Cort Cream 15 gm:
Co-administration of H-Cort Cream 15 gm and Ofloxacin can result in tendinitis (inflammation of the thick fibrous cords that connect muscle to bone) and tendon rupture.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking H-Cort Cream 15 gm and Ofloxacin together may cause an interaction, they can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Consult a doctor if you have pain, swelling, or inflammation in a muscle location such as the back of the ankle, shoulder, or biceps. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with H-Cort Cream 15 gm:
Coadministration of baricitinib and H-Cort Cream 15 gm can raise the risk of developing serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, baricitinib can be taken with H-Cort Cream 15 gm if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in your coughing fluid, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, discomfort or burning when you urinate, abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with H-Cort Cream 15 gm:
The combined use of Natalizumab and H-Cort Cream 15 gm can increase the risk of infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Natalizumab and H-Cort Cream 15 gm can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, If you experience any symptoms such as fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle pains, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, or discomfort or burning when urinating, contact your doctor immediately. In addition, get immediate medical care if you feel progressively weakening on one side of the body, clumsiness in your limbs, vision disturbances, confusion, or changes in your thinking, memory, or personality. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with H-Cort Cream 15 gm:
Taking Gemifloxacin and H-Cort Cream 15 gm together can cause tendinitis and tendon rupture.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of gemifloxacin and H-Cort Cream 15 gm can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like pain, swelling, or inflammation of a tendon area such as the back of the ankle, shoulder, biceps, hand, or thumb, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
HydrocortisoneGrepafloxacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with H-Cort Cream 15 gm:
Taking Grepafloxacin and H-Cort Cream 15 gm together can cause tendinitis and tendon rupture.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of grepafloxacin and H-Cort Cream 15 gm can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like pain, swelling, or inflammation of a tendon area such as the back of the ankle, shoulder, biceps, hand, or thumb, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat foods rich in quercetin (a flavonoid) such as apples, cherries, broccoli, spinach and blueberries.
  • Consuming food rich in probiotics helps in developing the immune system against allergies.
  • Limit intake of food that might trigger allergies such as dairy products, soy, eggs, and nuts.
  • Avoid consumption of foods with excess sugar as it may flare up inflammation.
  • Include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, and fish in your diet.
  • Reducing stress and maintaining a regular sleep pattern would be helpful.
  • Avoiding getting in contact with harsh soaps, detergents, and rough fabrics.

Habit Forming

No

Disease/Condition Glossary

The swelling of the skin occurs when an allergic reaction or skin irritation releases several substances in the skin that widens blood vessels and cause itching, redness, pain, and swelling in the irritated area. Dermatitis is a common skin condition associated with dry, itchy, or swollen skin. Eczema is a skin condition that causes itchy, cracked, swollen, or rough skin.

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