SPL Set ID: 8c318d15-30e4-4395-9aa9-4157d349fe70
1 drug(s) with this SPL Set ID
The topical corticosteroids constitute a class of primary 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 Proctocort ® (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. formula.jpg