Hydrocortone
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.
Hydrocortone FDA Approved Drugs
ALA-CORT [HydrocortisoneC21H30O5]
RX
- 1% (topical cream)
2.5% (topical cream)
Crown LabsApproved 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
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 IN ABSORBASE [HydrocortisoneC21H30O5]
RX
- 1% (topical ointment)
Cmp Pharma IncSep 6, 1985
MICORT-HC [Hydrocortisone AcetateC23H32O6]
RX
- 2% (topical cream)
2.5% (topical cream)
Sebela Ireland LtdMar 29, 2002
SYNACORT [HydrocortisoneC21H30O5]
RX
- 1% (topical cream)
2.5% (topical cream)
MedicisApproved Prior To Jan 1, 1982
WARNING: Consult a licensed physician in the appropriate field for medical treatment and drug prescription. Do not self medicate.