hydrocortisone topical
| Form | Strength |
|---|---|
| CREAM WITH APPLICATOR, RECTAL | 2.5% |
| CREAM, TOPICAL | 0.5%; 1%; 2.5%; butyrate 0.1%; valerate 0.2% |
| LOTION, TOPICAL | 1%; 2.5% |
| OINTMENT, TOPICAL | 0.5%; 1%; 2.5%; butyrate 0.1%; valerate 0.2% |
| SOLUTION, TOPICAL | butyrate 0.1% |
| SUPPOSITORY, RECTAL | 25 mg |
Hydrocortisone 1% and 2.5% ointments are the formulary agent of choice for low potency topical steroids. See Therapeutic Interchange.
NOTE: Topical corticosteroids are only stocked as ointments. Orders for creams/lotions will be changed to ointment.
Hydrocortisone 2.5% rectal cream will be substituted for for any rectal hydrocortisone strength ordered.