Minute With Amit – Hydrocortisone Usage and Dosage

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Amit, Hi-Desert’s local leading Pharmacist with Avalon Pharmacy here. Today I am going to talk Hydrocortisone a common topical OTC medicine used for itching and inflammation of the skin.

Hydrocortisone Usage and Dosage

• Hydrocortisone is used to reduce itching and Inflammation of the skin
• Hydrocortisone is a topical steroid available OTC
• Used to reduce itching and inflammation caused by a variety of conditions including: insect bites, poison oak and ivy, rashes, allergies, eczema, psoriasis, etc.
• Available OTC due to low potency
• Comes in creams ointments and lotions
• Most common size 30g tube (lasts a long time depending on usage)

Your heath and safety is our primary concern at Avalon Pharmacy.

If you have any specific questions regarding using Hydrocortisone, please feel free to call us at 760-853-5195.