hydrocortisone - Generic Medications
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Uses temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations and rashes due to eczema insect bites poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac soaps detergents cosmetics jewelry seborrheic dermatitis psoriasis external genital and anal itching other uses of this product should be only under the advice and supervision of a doctor
Uses • temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations and rashes due to o eczema o insect bites o poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac o soaps o detergents o cosmetics o jewelry o seborrheic dermatitis o psoriasis o external genital and anal itching • other uses of this product should be only under the advice and supervision of a doctor
The topical corticosteroids constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used as anti-inflammatory and anti-pruritic agents. Hydrocortisone cream is a member of this class. Hydrocortisone cream contains the synthetic steroid hydrocortisone (Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 11, 17, 21-trihydroxy-, (11ß)-) which has a molecular formula of C 21 H 30 O 5 , a molecular weight of 362.46 and CAS Registry Number 50-23-7. Each gram of the 2.5% cream contains 25 mg of hydrocortisone USP in a cream base of cetyl alcohol, citric acid, glyceryl stearate, isopropyl myristate, methylparaben, polyoxyl 40 stearate, polysorbate 60, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate, sorbic acid, sorbitan monostearate, stearyl alcohol, white wax and citric acid solution and sodium citrate solution to adjust pH. 6c742084-figure-01
The topical corticosteroids constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used as anti-inflammatory and anti-pruritic agents. Hydrocortisone cream is a member of this class. Hydrocortisone cream contains the synthetic steroid hydrocortisone (Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 11, 17, 21-trihydroxy-, (11ß)-) which has a molecular formula of C 21 H 30 O 5 , a molecular weight of 362.46 and CAS Registry Number 50-23-7. Each gram of the 2.5% cream contains 25 mg of hydrocortisone USP in a cream base of cetyl alcohol, citric acid, glyceryl stearate, isopropyl myristate, methylparaben, polyoxyl 40 stearate, polysorbate 60, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate, sorbic acid, sorbitan monostearate, stearyl alcohol, white wax and citric acid solution and sodium citrate solution to adjust pH. chem structure
Each gram of Hydrocortisone Cream USP, 2.5% contains 25 mg of hydrocortisone in a cream base of cetyl alcohol, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium lauryl sulfate, and stearyl alcohol. Each gram of Hydrocortisone Ointment USP, 2.5% contains 25 mg of hydrocortisone in ointment base of light mineral oil and white petrolatum. Chemically, hydrocortisone is [Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione,11,17,21-trihydroxy-, (11β)-] with the molecular formula (C 21 H 3O 0 5 ) and is represented by the following structural formula: Its molecular weight is 362.47 and its CAS Registery Number is 50-23-7. The topical corticosteroids, including hydrocortisone, constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used as anti-inflammatory and antipruritic agents. Chemical Formula
The topical corticosteroids constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used as anti-inflammatory and antipruritic agents. Hydrocortisone is a member of this class. Chemically hydrocortisone is pregn-4-ene-3, 20-dione, 11, 17, 21-trihydroxy-, (11β)-. Its molecular formula is C 21 H 30 O 5 and molecular weight is 362.47. Its structural formula is: Each gram of Hydrocortisone Cream USP, 1% contains 10 mg hydrocortisone USP in a cream base consisting of purified water, cetyl alcohol, glycerin, stearyl alcohol, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate, cetyl palmitate and sorbic acid. Each gram of Hydrocortisone Cream USP, 2.5% contains 25 mg hydrocortisone USP in a cream base consisting of purified water, cetyl alcohol, glycerin, stearyl alcohol, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate, cetyl palmitate and sorbic acid.
Uses for the temporary relief of itching associated with minor irritations and rashes other uses of this product should be only under the advice and superivision of a doctor.
USE(S) for the temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to: eczema insect bites poison ivy poison oak poison sumac soaps jewelry detergents cosmetics psoriasis seborrheic dermatitis for external genital, feminine and anal itching other uses of this product should be only under the advice and supervision of a doctor
Each gram of Hydrocortisone Cream USP, 2.5% contains 25 mg of hydrocortisone in a cream base of cetyl alcohol, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium lauryl sulfate, and stearyl alcohol. Each gram of Hydrocortisone Ointment USP, 2.5% contains 25 mg of hydrocortisone in ointment base of light mineral oil and white petrolatum. Chemically, hydrocortisone is [Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione,11,17,21-trihydroxy-, (11β)-] with the molecular formula (C 21 H 3O 0 5 ) and is represented by the following structural formula: Its molecular weight is 362.47 and its CAS Registery Number is 50-23-7. The topical corticosteroids, including hydrocortisone, constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used as anti-inflammatory and antipruritic agents.
Each mL of Hydrocortisone Lotion USP, 2.5% contains 25 mg of hydrocortisone, USP in a vehicle consisting of carbomer homopolymer type C, ceteareth-20, cetyl alcohol, dehydroacetic acid, DMDM hydantoin, fragrance, glyceryl stearate, isopropyl palmitate, lactic acid, light mineral oil, myristyl alcohol, myristyl lactate, PEG-100 stearate, purified water, sodium hydroxide, sodium PCA, and stearyl alcohol. Chemically, hydrocortisone is [Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 11, 17, 21-trihydroxy-, (11ß)-] with the molecular formula C 21 H 30 O 5 and is represented by the following structural formula: Its molecular weight is 362.46 and its CAS Registry Number is 50-23-7. The topical corticosteroids, including hydrocortisone, constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used as anti-inflammatory and antipruritic agents.
Uses for the temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to: eczema insect bites poison ivy poison oak poison sumac soaps detergents cosmetics jewelry seborrheic dermatitis psoriasis other uses of this product should be only under the advice and supervision of a doctor
Hydrocortisone Tablets, USP contain hydrocortisone which is a glucocorticoid. Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Hydrocortisone, USP is white to practically white, odorless, crystalline powder with a melting point of about 215°C. It is very slightly soluble in water and in ether; sparingly soluble in acetone and in alcohol; slightly soluble in chloroform. The chemical name for hydrocortisone is pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione,11,17,21-trihydroxy-, (11β)-. Its molecular weight is 362.46 and the structural formula is as outlined below. Hydrocortisone Tablets, USP are available for oral administration in three strengths: each tablet contains either 5 mg, 10 mg, or 20 mg of Hydrocortisone, USP. Inactive ingredients: lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate. FDA approved dissolution test and specifications differs from the USP. structure
The topical corticosteroids constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used as anti-inflammatory and anti-pruritic agents. Hydrocortisone cream is a member of this class. Hydrocortisone cream contains the synthetic steroid hydrocortisone (Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 11, 17, 21-trihydroxy-, (11ß)-) which has a molecular formula of C 21 H 30 O 5 , a molecular weight of 362.46 and CAS Registry Number 50-23-7. Each gram of the 2.5% cream contains 25 mg of hydrocortisone, USP in a cream base of cetyl alcohol, citric acid, glyceryl stearate, isopropyl myristate, methylparaben, polyoxyl 40 stearate, polysorbate 60, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate, sorbic acid, sorbitan monostearate, stearyl alcohol, white wax and citric acid solution and sodium citrate solution to adjust pH. chem structure
Hydrocortisone tablets contain hydrocortisone which is a glucocorticoid. Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Hydrocortisone USP is white to practically white, odorless, crystalline powder with a melting point of about 215° C. It is very slightly soluble in water and in ether; sparingly soluble in acetone and in alcohol; slightly soluble in chloroform. The chemical name for hydrocortisone is pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione,11,17,21-trihydroxy-, (11β)-. Its molecular weight is 362.46 and the structural formula is as outlined below. Hydrocortisone tablets are available for oral administration in three strengths: each tablet contains either 5 mg of hydrocortisone. Inactive ingredients: calcium stearate, corn starch, lactose, mineral oil, sorbic acid, sucrose. Chemical Structure
The topical corticosteroids constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used as anti-inflammatory and antipruritic agents. Hydrocortisone is a member of this class. Chemically hydrocortisone is pregn-4-ene-3, 20-dione, 11, 17, 21-trihydroxy-, (11β)-. Its molecular formula is C 21 H 30 O 5 and molecular weight is 362.47. Its structural formula is: Each gram of Hydrocortisone Cream USP, 1% contains 10 mg hydrocortisone USP in a cream base consisting of purified water, cetyl alcohol, glycerin, stearyl alcohol, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate, cetyl palmitate and sorbic acid. Each gram of Hydrocortisone Cream USP, 2.5% contains 25 mg hydrocortisone USP in a cream base consisting of purified water, cetyl alcohol, glycerin, stearyl alcohol, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate, cetyl palmitate and sorbic acid. structure
Use(s) For the temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to eczema, insect bites, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, soaps, detergents, cosmetics, jewelry, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, and for external genital, feminine, and anal itching.
The topical corticosteroids constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used as anti-inflammatory and antipruritic agents. Hydrocortisone is a member of this class. Chemically hydrocortisone is pregn-4-ene-3, 20-dione, 11, 17, 21-trihydroxy-, (11β)-. Its molecular formula is C 21 H 30 O 5 and molecular weight is 362.47. Its structural formula is: Each gram of Hydrocortisone Cream USP, 1% contains 10 mg hydrocortisone USP in a cream base consisting of purified water, cetyl alcohol, glycerin, stearyl alcohol, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate, cetyl palmitate and sorbic acid. Each gram of Hydrocortisone Cream USP, 2.5% contains 25 mg hydrocortisone USP in a cream base consisting of purified water, cetyl alcohol, glycerin, stearyl alcohol, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate, cetyl palmitate and sorbic acid.
Use For the temporary relief of minor skin irritations, inflammations, itching and rashes caused by: insect bites eczema psoriasis soaps detergents cosmetics, jewelry, poison oak, poison sumac Other uses of this product should be undertaken only under the advice and supervision of a doctor.
Uses for the temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflamation and rashes due to eczema, insect bites, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, soaps, detergents, cosmetics, jewelry, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis and scrapes other uses of this product should be only under the advice and supervision of a doctor
Uses temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations and rashes due to eczema insect bites poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac soaps detergents cosmetics jewelry seborrheic dermatitis psoriasis external genital and anal itching other uses of this product should be only under the advice and supervision of a doctor
Hydrocortisone tablets contain hydrocortisone which is a glucocorticoid. Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Hydrocortisone USP is white to practically white, odorless, crystalline powder with a melting point of about 215° C. It is very slightly soluble in water and in ether; sparingly soluble in acetone and in alcohol; slightly soluble in chloroform. The chemical name for hydrocortisone is pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione,11,17,21-trihydroxy-, (11β)-. Its molecular weight is 362.46 and the structural formula is as outlined below. Hydrocortisone tablets are available for oral administration in three strengths: each tablet contains either 5 mg, 10 mg, or 20 mg of hydrocortisone. Inactive ingredients: calcium stearate, corn starch, lactose, mineral oil, sorbic acid, sucrose. Chemical Structure
Uses • temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to: • eczema • insect bites • poison ivy, oak, or sumac • soaps • detergents • cosmetics • jewelry • seborrheic dermatitis • psoriasis • temporarily relieves external anal and genital itching • other uses of this product should only be under the advice and supervision of a doctor
Each gram of Hydrocortisone Cream USP, 2.5% contains 25 mg of hydrocortisone in a cream base of cetyl alcohol, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium lauryl sulfate, and stearyl alcohol. Each gram of Hydrocortisone Ointment USP, 2.5% contains 25 mg of hydrocortisone in ointment base of light mineral oil and white petrolatum. Chemically, hydrocortisone is [Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione,11,17,21-trihydroxy-, (11β)-] with the molecular formula (C 21 H 3O 0 5 ) and is represented by the following structural formula: Its molecular weight is 362.47 and its CAS Registery Number is 50-23-7. The topical corticosteroids, including hydrocortisone, constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used as anti-inflammatory and antipruritic agents. Chemical Formula
Each gram of Hydrocortisone Cream USP, 2.5% contains 25 mg of hydrocortisone in a cream base of cetyl alcohol, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium lauryl sulfate, and stearyl alcohol. Each gram of Hydrocortisone Ointment USP, 2.5% contains 25 mg of hydrocortisone in ointment base of light mineral oil and white petrolatum. Chemically, hydrocortisone is [Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione,11,17,21-trihydroxy-, (11β)-] with the molecular formula (C 21 H 3O 0 5 ) and is represented by the following structural formula: Its molecular weight is 362.47 and its CAS Registery Number is 50-23-7. The topical corticosteroids, including hydrocortisone, constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used as anti-inflammatory and antipruritic agents. Chemical Formula
Uses • temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to: • eczema • psoriasis • poison ivy, oak, sumac • insect bites • detergents • jewelry • cosmetics • soaps • seborrheic dermatitis • temporarily relieves external anal and genital itching • other uses of this product should be only under the advice and supervision of a doctor
Hydrocortisone tablets, USP contain hydrocortisone which is a glucocorticoid. Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Hydrocortisone USP is white to practically white, odorless, crystalline powder with a melting point of about 215º C. It is very slightly soluble in water and in ether; sparingly soluble in acetone and in alcohol; slightly soluble in chloroform. The chemical name for hydrocortisone is pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione,11,17,21-trihydroxy-, (11β)-. Its molecular weight is 362.46 and the structural formula is as outlined below. Hydrocortisone tablets, USP are available for oral administration in three strengths: each tablet contains either 5 mg, 10 mg, or 20 mg of hydrocortisone. Inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate and microcrystalline cellulose. structure
The topical corticosteroids constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used as anti-inflammatory and antipruritic agents. Hydrocortisone is a member of this class. Chemically hydrocortisone is pregn-4-ene-3, 20-dione, 11, 17, 21-trihydroxy-, (11β)-. Its molecular formula is C 21 H 30 O 5 and molecular weight is 362.47. Its structural formula is: Each gram of Hydrocortisone Cream USP, 1% contains 10 mg hydrocortisone USP in a cream base consisting of purified water, cetyl alcohol, glycerin, stearyl alcohol, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate, cetyl palmitate and sorbic acid. Each gram of Hydrocortisone Cream USP, 2.5% contains 25 mg hydrocortisone USP in a cream base consisting of purified water, cetyl alcohol, glycerin, stearyl alcohol, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate, cetyl palmitate and sorbic acid. structure
Each mL of Hydrocortisone Lotion USP, 2.5% contains 25 mg of hydrocortisone, USP in a vehicle consisting of carbomer homopolymer type C, ceteareth-20, cetyl alcohol, dehydroacetic acid, DMDM hydantoin, fragrance, glyceryl stearate, isopropyl palmitate, lactic acid, light mineral oil, myristyl alcohol, myristyl lactate, PEG-100 stearate, purified water, sodium hydroxide, sodium PCA, and stearyl alcohol. Chemically, hydrocortisone is [Pregn-4-ene-3, 20-dione, 11, 17, 21-trihydroxy-, (11ß)-] with the molecular formula C 21 H 30 O 5 and is represented by the following structural formula: Its molecular weight is 362.46 and its CAS Registry Number is 50-23-7. The topical corticosteroids, including hydrocortisone, constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used as anti-inflammatory and antipruritic agents. chemical structure.png
The topical corticosteroids constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used as anti-inflammatory and anti-pruritic agents. Hydrocortisone Cream USP, 2.5% and Hydrocortisone Ointment USP, 2.5% contains hydrocortisone, USP. Hydrocortisone is a white to practically white crystalline powder. Chemically, hydrocortisone is pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 11,17, 21-trihydroxy-, (11β)-. The structural formula of hydrocortisone is: Molecular Formula: C 21 H 30 O 5 Molecular Weight: 362.47 Each gram of the 2.5% Cream contains 25 mg of hydrocortisone, USP in a base of glyceryl monostearate, polyoxyl 40 stearate, glycerin, paraffin, stearyl alcohol, isopropyl palmitate, sorbitan monostearate, benzyl alcohol, potassium sorbate, lactic acid and purified water. Each gram of the 2.5% Ointment contains 25 mg of hydrocortisone, USP in a base of white petrolatum and mineral oil. chemical-structure
Uses temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to: eczema insect bites poison ivy, oak, or sumac soaps detergents cosmetics jewelry seborrheic dermatitis psoriasis temporarily relieves external anal and genital itching other uses of this product should only be under the advice and supervision of a doctor
The topical corticosteroids constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used as anti-inflammatory and anti-pruritic agents. Hydrocortisone Cream USP, 1% and Hydrocortisone Cream USP, 2.5% contain hydrocortisone. Hydrocortisone is a white to practically white crystalline powder. Chemically, hydrocortisone is pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 11,17, 21-trihydroxy-, (11ß)-. Hydrocortisone has the molecular formula C 21 H 30 O 5 and molecular weight of 362.47. The structural formula is: Hydrocortisone Hydrocortisone Cream USP, 1% (Each gram contains 10 mg of Hydrocortisone); Hydrocortisone Cream USP, 2.5% (Each gram contains 25 mg of Hydrocortisone) in a base containing cetyl alcohol, isopropyl palmitate, methylparaben, mineral oil and lanolin alcohol, polyoxyl 40 stearate, polysorbate 60, propylene glycol monostearate, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sorbic acid, and sorbitan monostearate. Chemical Structure
Uses: for the temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation and rashes due to eczema, insect bites, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, soaps, detergents, cosmetics, jewelry, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis and scrapes other uses of this product should be only under the advice and supervision of a doctor
Uses temporary relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation and rashes due to: ● eczema ● seborrheic dermatitis ● psoriasis ● insect bites ● poison ivy, oak, sumac ● soaps ●detergents ● cosmetics ● jewelry ●external genital and anal itching other uses of this product should be only under the advice and supervision of a doctor.
Each gram of Hydrocortisone Ointment USP, 2.5% contains 25 mg of hydrocortisone in ointment base of light mineral oil and white petrolatum. Chemically, hydrocortisone is [Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione,11,17,21-trihydroxy-, (11β)-] with the molecular formula (C 21 H 3O 0 5 ) and is represented by the following structural formula: Its molecular weight is 362.47 and its CAS Registery Number is 50-23-7. The topical corticosteroids, including hydrocortisone, constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used as anti-inflammatory and antipruritic agents. Chemical Formula
Each gram of Hydrocortisone Cream USP, 2.5% contains 25 mg of hydrocortisone in a cream base of cetyl alcohol, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium lauryl sulfate, and stearyl alcohol. Each gram of Hydrocortisone Ointment USP, 2.5% contains 25 mg of hydrocortisone in ointment base of light mineral oil and white petrolatum. Chemically, hydrocortisone is [Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione,11,17,21-trihydroxy-, (11β)-] with the molecular formula (C 21 H 3O 0 5 ) and is represented by the following structural formula: Its molecular weight is 362.47 and its CAS Registery Number is 50-23-7. The topical corticosteroids, including hydrocortisone, constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used as anti-inflammatory and antipruritic agents. Chemical Formula
Uses • temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to: • eczema • psoriasis • poison ivy, oak, sumac • insect bites • detergents • jewelry • cosmetics • soaps • seborrheic dermatitis • temporarily relieves external anal and genital itching • other uses of this product should only be under the advice and supervision of a doctor
Uses • temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to: • eczema • psoriasis • poison ivy, oak, sumac • insect bites • detergents • jewelry • cosmetics • soaps • seborrheic dermatitis • temporarily relieves external anal and genital itching • other uses of this product should only be under the advice and supervision of a doctor
Hydrocortisone Tablets, USP contain hydrocortisone which is a glucocorticoid. Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Hydrocortisone USP is white or practically white, crystalline powder with a melting point of about 215°C. It is very slightly soluble in water and in ether; sparingly soluble in acetone and in alcohol; slightly soluble in chloroform. The chemical name for hydrocortisone is pregn-4-ene-3, 20-dione, 11,17,21-trihydroxy-, (11β)-. Its molecular weight is 362.5 g/mol and the structural formula is as outlined below. Hydrocortisone Tablets, USP are available for oral administration in three strengths: each tablet contains either 5 mg, 10 mg, or 20 mg of hydrocortisone, USP. Inactive ingredients: Anhydrous lactose, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch and sodium starch glycolate. 1
Uses • temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to: • eczema • insect bites • poison ivy, oak, or sumac • soaps • detergents • cosmetics • jewelry • seborrheic dermatitis • psoriasis • temporarily relieves external anal and genital itching • other uses of this product should only be under the advice and supervision of a doctor
Hydrocortisone Cream USP, 1% contains hydrocortisone [pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 11,17,21-trihydroxy-, (11ß)-], with the molecular formula C 21 H 30 O 5 and molecular weight 362.47. Each gram contains 10 mg of hydrocortisone, USP in a base containing glyceryl monostearate, polyoxyl 40 stearate, glycerin, paraffin, stearyl alcohol, isopropyl palmitate, sorbitan monostearate, benzyl alcohol, potassium sorbate, lactic acid, and purified water. Structural Formula
Hydrocortisone tablets, USP contain hydrocortisone which is a glucocorticoid. Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, which are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Hydrocortisone USP is white to practically white, odorless, crystalline powder with a melting point of about 215º C. It is very slightly soluble in water and in ether; sparingly soluble in acetone and in alcohol; slightly soluble in chloroform. The chemical name for hydrocortisone is pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione,11,17,21-trihydroxy-, (11β)-. Its molecular weight is 362.46 and the structural formula is as outlined below. Hydrocortisone tablets, USP are available for oral administration in three strengths: each tablet contains either 5 mg, 10 mg, or 20 mg of hydrocortisone. Inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate and microcrystalline cellulose. Structural Formula
Uses • temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to: • eczema • insect bites • poison ivy, oak, or sumac • soaps • detergents • cosmetics • jewelry • seborrheic dermatitis • psoriasis • temporarily relieves external anal and genital itching • other uses of this product should only be under the advice and supervision of a doctor
Each gram of Hydrocortisone Cream USP, 2.5% contains 25 mg of hydrocortisone in a cream base of cetyl alcohol, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium lauryl sulfate, and stearyl alcohol. Each gram of Hydrocortisone Ointment USP, 2.5% contains 25 mg of hydrocortisone in ointment base of light mineral oil and white petrolatum. Chemically, hydrocortisone is [Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione,11,17,21-trihydroxy-, (11β)-] with the molecular formula (C 21 H 3O 0 5 ) and is represented by the following structural formula: Its molecular weight is 362.47 and its CAS Registery Number is 50-23-7. The topical corticosteroids, including hydrocortisone, constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used as anti-inflammatory and antipruritic agents.
Indications: Helps prevent and temporarily protects chafed, chapped, cracked, or wind-burned skin and lips and offers temporary relief of minor skinirritations and inflammation due to Weather Allergies Cold sores Eczema Cosmetics Other uses of this product should only be under the advice or supervision of a doctor.
Uses temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to: eczema psoriasis poison ivy, oak, sumac insect bites detergents jewelry cosmetics soaps seborrheic dermatitis temporarily relieves external anal and genital itching other uses of this product should only be under the advice and supervision of a doctor
The topical corticosteroids constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used as anti-inflammatory and anti-pruritic agents. Hydrocortisone cream is a member of this class. Hydrocortisone cream contains the synthetic steroid hydrocortisone (Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 11, 17, 21-trihydroxy-, (11ß)-) which has a molecular formula of C 21 H 30 O 5 , a molecular weight of 362.46 and CAS Registry Number 50-23-7. Each gram of the 2.5% cream contains 25 mg of hydrocortisone, USP in a cream base of cetyl alcohol, citric acid, glyceryl stearate, isopropyl myristate, methylparaben, polyoxyl 40 stearate, polysorbate 60, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate, sorbic acid, sorbitan monostearate, stearyl alcohol, white wax and citric acid solution and sodium citrate solution to adjust pH. chem structure
Uses Temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations and rashes due to eczema insect bites poison oak, ivy and sumac soaps and detergents cosmetics jewelry psoriasis seborrheic dermatitis Other uses of this product should be only under the advice and supervision of a doctor
The topical corticosteroids constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used as anti-inflammatory and antipruritic agents. Hydrocortisone is a member of this class. Chemically hydrocortisone is pregn-4-ene-3, 20-dione, 11, 17, 21-trihydroxy-, (11β)-. Its molecular formula is C 21 H 30 O 5 and molecular weight is 362.47. Its structural formula is: Each gram of Hydrocortisone Cream USP, 1% contains 10 mg hydrocortisone USP in a cream base consisting of purified water, cetyl alcohol, glycerin, stearyl alcohol, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate, cetyl palmitate and sorbic acid. Each gram of Hydrocortisone Cream USP, 2.5% contains 25 mg hydrocortisone USP in a cream base consisting of purified water, cetyl alcohol, glycerin, stearyl alcohol, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate, cetyl palmitate and sorbic acid. structure
Each gram of Hydrocortisone Cream USP, 2.5% contains 25 mg of hydrocortisone in a cream base of cetyl alcohol, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium lauryl sulfate, and stearyl alcohol. Chemically, hydrocortisone is [Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione,11,17,21-trihydroxy-, (11β)-] with the molecular formula (C 21 H 3O 0 5 ) and is represented by the following structural formula: Its molecular weight is 362.47 and its CAS Registery Number is 50-23-7. The topical corticosteroids, including hydrocortisone, constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used as anti-inflammatory and antipruritic agents. Chemical Formula
Each gram of Hydrocortisone Cream USP, 2.5% contains 25 mg of hydrocortisone in a cream base of cetyl alcohol, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium lauryl sulfate, and stearyl alcohol. Each gram of Hydrocortisone Ointment USP, 2.5% contains 25 mg of hydrocortisone in ointment base of light mineral oil and white petrolatum. Chemically, hydrocortisone is [Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione,11,17,21-trihydroxy-, (11β)-] with the molecular formula (C 21 H 3O 0 5 ) and is represented by the following structural formula: Its molecular weight is 362.47 and its CAS Registery Number is 50-23-7. The topical corticosteroids, including hydrocortisone, constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used as anti-inflammatory and antipruritic agents.
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