Hydrocortisone
What is itching?
Itching is an irritating sensation that makes you want to scratch your skin. Sometimes it can feel like pain, but it is different. Often, you feel itchy in one area in your body, but sometimes you may feel itching all over. Along with the itching, you may also have a rash or hives.
What causes itching?Itching is a symptom of many health conditions. Some common causes are:
- Allergic reactions to food, insect bites, pollen, and medicines
- Skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and dry skin
- Irritating chemicals, cosmetics, and other substances
- Parasites such as pinworms, scabies, head and body lice
- Pregnancy
- Liver, kidney, or thyroid diseases
- Certain cancers or cancer treatments
- Diseases that can affect the nervous system, such as diabetes and shingles
Most itching is not serious. To feel better, you could try:
- Applying cold compresses
- Using moisturizing lotions
- Taking lukewarm or oatmeal baths
- Using over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream or antihistamines
- Avoiding scratching, wearing irritating fabrics, and exposure to high heat and humidity
Contact your health care provider if your itching is severe, does not go away after a few weeks, or does not have an apparent cause. You may need other treatments, such as medicines or light therapy. If you have an underlying disease that is causing the itching, treating that disease may help.
Hydrocortisone FDA Approved Drugs
A-HYDROCORT [Hydrocortisone Sodium SuccinateC25H33O8Na]
RX
- eq 100mg base/vial (injection injectable)
HospiraApr 6, 2006
ACETASOL HC [Acetic Acid, Glacial : HydrocortisoneC21H30O5]
RX
- 2% : 1% (otic solution/drops)
Actavis Mid AtlanticJan 13, 1982
ALA-CORT [HydrocortisoneC21H30O5]
RX
- 1% (topical cream)
2.5% (topical cream)
Crown LabsApproved Prior To Jan 1, 1982
BACITRACIN-NEOMYCIN-POLYMYXIN W/ HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE [Bacitracin : Hydrocortisone AcetateC23H32O6 : Neomycin Sulfate : Polymyxin B Sulfate]
RX
- 400 units/gm : 1% : eq 3.5mg base/gm : 10,000 units/gm (ophthalmic ointment)
Perrigo Co TennesseeApproved Prior To Jan 1, 1982
CIPRO HC [Ciprofloxacin HydrochlorideC17H18FN3O3ClHH2O : HydrocortisoneC21H30O5]
RX
- eq 0.2% base : 1% (otic suspension/drops)
Novartis Pharms CorpFeb 10, 1998
COLY-MYCIN S [Colistin Sulfate : Hydrocortisone AcetateC23H32O6 : Neomycin Sulfate : Thonzonium BromideC32H55N4OBr]
RX
- eq 3mg base/ml : 10mg/ml : eq 3.3mg base/ml : 0.5mg/ml (otic suspension/drops)
Endo Pharms IncApproved Prior To Jan 1, 1982
CORTEF [HydrocortisoneC21H30O5]
RX
- 10mg (oral tablet)
20mg (oral tablet)
5mg (oral tablet)
Pharmacia And UpjohnApproved Prior To Jan 1, 1982
CORTENEMA [HydrocortisoneC21H30O5]
RX
- 100mg/60ml (rectal enema)
Ani PharmsApproved Prior To Jan 1, 1982
CORTIFOAM [Hydrocortisone AcetateC23H32O6]
RX
- 10% (rectal aerosol, metered)
Mylan Speciality LpFeb 10, 1982
CORTISPORIN [Hydrocortisone AcetateC23H32O6 : Neomycin Sulfate : Polymyxin B Sulfate]
RX
- 0.5% : eq 3.5mg base/gm : 10,000 units/gm (topical cream)
Monarch PharmsAug 9, 1985
CORTISPORIN [HydrocortisoneC21H30O5 : Neomycin Sulfate : Polymyxin B Sulfate]
RX
- 1% : eq 3.5mg base/ml : 10,000 units/ml (otic suspension/drops)
Casper Pharma LlcApproved Prior To Jan 1, 1982
Monarch PharmsApproved Prior To Jan 1, 1982
Monarch PharmsApproved Prior To Jan 1, 1982
CORTISPORIN [Bacitracin Zinc : HydrocortisoneC21H30O5 : Neomycin Sulfate : Polymyxin B Sulfate]
RX
- 400 units/gm : 1% : eq 3.5mg base/gm : 5,000 units/gm (topical ointment)
Monarch PharmsMay 4, 1984
EPIFOAM [Hydrocortisone AcetateC23H32O6 : Pramoxine HydrochlorideC17H27NO3ClH]
RX
- 1% : 1% (topical aerosol, metered)
Mylan Speciality LpApproved Prior To Jan 1, 1982
HYDROCORTISONE [HydrocortisoneC21H30O5]
RX
- 1% (topical cream)
100mg/60ml (rectal enema)
10mg (oral tablet)
2.5% (topical cream)
20mg (oral tablet)
5mg (oral tablet)
Actavis Mid AtlanticMay 3, 1983
Fougera PharmsApproved Prior To Jan 1, 1982
Fougera Pharms IncApproved Prior To Jan 1, 1982
TaroApproved Prior To Jan 1, 1982
Teva PharmsMay 27, 1994
Hikma Intl PharmsFeb 23, 2015
Impax Labs IncMar 30, 2007
PiiApr 27, 2017
VintageJul 16, 2007
Perrigo New YorkApproved Prior To Jan 1, 1982
Rising Pharms IncAug 20, 2010
Vintage PharmsJul 30, 2003
Fougera PharmsApproved Prior To Jan 1, 1982
Fougera Pharms IncApproved Prior To Jan 1, 1982
TaroApproved Prior To Jan 1, 1982
Teva PharmsMay 27, 1994
Hikma Intl PharmsFeb 23, 2015
Impax Labs IncMar 30, 2007
PiiApr 27, 2017
VintageJul 16, 2007
Perrigo New YorkApproved Prior To Jan 1, 1982
Rising Pharms IncAug 20, 2010
Vintage PharmsJul 30, 2003
HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE [Hydrocortisone AcetateC23H32O6]
RX
- 2.5% (topical cream)
Ferndale LabsJul 29, 1999
HYDROCORTISONE AND ACETIC ACID [Acetic Acid, Glacial : HydrocortisoneC21H30O5]
RX
- 2% : 1% (otic solution/drops)
TaroMar 4, 1985
VintageFeb 6, 2006
VintageFeb 6, 2006
HYDROCORTISONE BUTYRATE [Hydrocortisone ButyrateC25H36O6]
RX
- 0.1% (topical cream)
Glenmark GenericsSep 27, 2013
TaroDec 27, 2004
Taro Pharm IndsAug 3, 2005
TaroDec 27, 2004
Taro Pharm IndsAug 3, 2005
HYDROCORTISONE IN ABSORBASE [HydrocortisoneC21H30O5]
RX
- 1% (topical ointment)
Cmp Pharma IncSep 6, 1985
HYDROCORTISONE VALERATE [Hydrocortisone ValerateC26H38O6]
RX
- 0.2% (topical cream)
Perrigo New YorkMay 24, 2000
TaroAug 25, 1998
TaroAug 25, 1998
LOCOID LIPOCREAM [Hydrocortisone ButyrateC25H36O6]
RX
- 0.1% (topical cream)
Precision DermatSep 8, 1997
MICORT-HC [Hydrocortisone AcetateC23H32O6]
RX
- 2% (topical cream)
2.5% (topical cream)
Sebela Ireland LtdMar 29, 2002
NEOMYCIN AND POLYMYXIN B SULFATES AND HYDROCORTISONE [HydrocortisoneC21H30O5 : Neomycin Sulfate : Polymyxin B Sulfate]
RX
- 1% : eq 3.5mg base/ml : 10,000 units/ml (otic suspension/drops)
Amring PharmsMay 1, 2006
Bausch And LombDec 29, 1995
Sandoz IncAug 25, 1983
Bausch And LombDec 29, 1995
Sandoz IncAug 25, 1983
NEOMYCIN AND POLYMYXIN B SULFATES, BACITRACIN ZINC AND HYDROCORTISONE [Bacitracin Zinc : HydrocortisoneC21H30O5 : Neomycin Sulfate : Polymyxin B Sulfate]
RX
- 400 units/gm : 1% : eq 3.5mg base/gm : 10,000 units/gm (ophthalmic ointment)
AkornJul 25, 2012
Bausch And LombOct 30, 1995
Bausch And LombOct 30, 1995
OTICAIR [HydrocortisoneC21H30O5 : Neomycin Sulfate : Polymyxin B Sulfate]
RX
- 1% : eq 3.5mg base/ml : 10,000 units/ml (otic suspension/drops)
Bausch And LombAug 28, 1996
PRAMOSONE [Hydrocortisone AcetateC23H32O6 : Pramoxine HydrochlorideC17H27NO3ClH]
RX
- 0.5% : 1% (topical cream)
1% : 1% (topical cream)
2.5% : 1% (topical lotion)
Sebela Ireland LtdApproved Prior To Jan 1, 1982
PROCTOFOAM HC [Hydrocortisone AcetateC23H32O6 : Pramoxine HydrochlorideC17H27NO3ClH]
RX
- 1% : 1% (topical aerosol, metered)
Mylan Speciality LpApproved Prior To Jan 1, 1982
SOLU-CORTEF [Hydrocortisone Sodium SuccinateC25H33O8Na]
RX
- eq 100mg base/vial (injection injectable)
eq 1gm base/vial (injection injectable)
eq 250mg base/vial (injection injectable)
eq 500mg base/vial (injection injectable)
Pharmacia And UpjohnApproved Prior To Jan 1, 1982
SYNACORT [HydrocortisoneC21H30O5]
RX
- 1% (topical cream)
2.5% (topical cream)
MedicisApproved Prior To Jan 1, 1982
VOSOL HC [Acetic Acid, Glacial : HydrocortisoneC21H30O5]
RX
- 2% : 1% (otic solution/drops)
Hi Tech PharmaApproved Prior To Jan 1, 1982
XERESE [AcyclovirC8H11N5O3 : HydrocortisoneC21H30O5]
RX
- 5% : 1% (topical cream)
Valeant BermudaJul 31, 2009
- Combination product for the early treatment of recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores) to reduce the likelihood of ulcerative cold sores and to shorten the lesion healing time in adults and children (6 years of age and older).
- New combination product for the early treatment of recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores) to reduce the likelihood of ulcerative cold sores and to shorten the lesion healing time in adults and adolescents (12 years of age and older).
WARNING: Consult a licensed physician in the appropriate field for medical treatment and drug prescription. Do not self medicate.