hydrocortisone topical
Form | Strength |
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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.