SPL Set ID: bcd103f3-3dc8-4394-b8fd-8f8ddb721f77
1 drug(s) with this SPL Set ID
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