Hydrocortisone Valerate

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Hydrocortisone valerate cream USP, 0.2% is a medium potency corticosteroid indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid responsive dermatoses in adult patients.

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Hydrocortisone valerate cream USP, 0.2% contains hydrocortisone valerate, 11,21-dihydroxy-17-[(1-oxopentyl)oxy]-(11β)-pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, a synthetic corticosteroid for topical dermatologic use. The corticosteroids constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used topically as anti-inflammatory and antipruritic agents. Chemically, hydrocortisone valerate is C26H38O6. It has the following structural formula:

Hydrocortisone valerate has a molecular weight of 446.58. It is a white, crystalline solid, soluble in ethanol and methanol, sparingly soluble in propylene glycol and insoluble in water.

Each gram of hydrocortisone valerate cream USP, 0.2% contains 2 mg hydrocortisone valerate in a hydrophilic base composed of carbomer 940, dibasic sodium phosphate, methylparaben, polyoxyl 2 stearyl ether, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium lauryl sulfate, steareth-100, stearyl alcohol and white petrolatum.

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Hydrocortisone Valerate Manufacturers

G&w Laboratories, Inc.

Hydrocortisone Valerate | G&w Laboratories, Inc.

Hydrocortisone valerate cream USP, 0.2% should be applied to the affected area as a thin film two or three times daily depending on the severity of the condition.

As with other corticosteroids, therapy should be discontinued when control is achieved. If no improvement is seen within 2 weeks, reassessment of the diagnosis may be necessary.

Hydrocortisone valerate cream USP, 0.2% should not be used with occlusive dressings unless directed by a physician. Hydrocortisone valerate cream USP, 0.2% should not be applied in the diaper area if the patient requires diapers or plastic pants as these garments may constitute occlusive dressing.

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Physicians Total Care, Inc.

Hydrocortisone Valerate | Physicians Total Care, Inc.

Hydrocortisone valerate cream USP, 0.2% or hydrocortisone valerate ointment USP, 0.2% should be applied to the affected area as a thin film two or three times daily depending on the severity of the condition. As with other corticosteroids, therapy should be discontinued when control is achieved. If no improvement is seen within 2 weeks, reassessment of the diagnosis may be necessary. Hydrocortisone valerate cream USP, 0.2% or hydrocortisone valerate ointment USP, 0.2% should not be used with occlusive dressings unless directed by a physician. Hydrocortisone valerate cream USP, 0.2% or hydrocortisone valerate ointment USP, 0.2% should not be applied in the diaper area if the patient requires diapers or plastic pants as these garments may constitute occlusive dressing.

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Rebel Distributors Corp

Hydrocortisone Valerate | Rebel Distributors Corp

Hydrocortisone valerate cream USP, 0.2% or hydrocortisone valerate ointment USP, 0.2% should be applied to the affected area as a thin film two or three times daily depending on the severity of the condition. As with other corticosteroids, therapy should be discontinued when control is achieved. If no improvement is seen within 2 weeks, reassessment of the diagnosis may be necessary. Hydrocortisone valerate cream USP, 0.2% or hydrocortisone valerate ointment USP, 0.2% should not be used with occlusive dressings unless directed by a physician. Hydrocortisone valerate cream USP, 0.2% or hydrocortisone valerate ointment USP, 0.2% should not be applied in the diaper area if the patient requires diapers or plastic pants as these garments may constitute occlusive dressing.

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Taro Pharmaceuticals U.s.a., Inc.

Hydrocortisone Valerate | Taro Pharmaceuticals U.s.a., Inc.

Hydrocortisone valerate cream USP, 0.2% or hydrocortisone valerate ointment USP, 0.2% should be applied to the affected area as a thin film two or three times daily depending on the severity of the condition.

As with other corticosteroids, therapy should be discontinued when control is achieved. If no improvement is seen within 2 weeks, reassessment of the diagnosis may be necessary.

Hydrocortisone valerate cream USP, 0.2% or hydrocortisone valerate ointment USP, 0.2% should not be used with occlusive dressings unless directed by a physician. Hydrocortisone valerate cream USP, 0.2% or hydrocortisone valerate ointment USP, 0.2% should not be applied in the diaper area if the patient requires diapers or plastic pants as these garments may constitute occlusive dressing.

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Perrigo New York Inc

Hydrocortisone Valerate | Perrigo New York Inc

Hydrocortisone Valerate Cream USP, 0.2% should be applied to the affected area as a thin film two or three times daily depending on the severity of the condition.

As with other corticosteroids, therapy should be discontinued when control is achieved. If no improvement is seen within 2 weeks, reassessment of the diagnosis may be necessary.

Hydrocortisone Valerate Cream USP, 0.2% should not be used with occlusive dressings unless directed by a physician. Hydrocortisone Valerate Cream USP, 0.2% should not be applied in the diaper area if the patient requires diapers or plastic pants as these garments may constitute occlusive dressing.

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Direct Rx

Hydrocortisone Valerate | Direct Rx

Hydrocortisone Valerate Cream USP, 0.2% should be applied to the affected area as a thin film two or three times daily depending on the severity of the condition.

As with other corticosteroids, therapy should be discontinued when control is achieved. If no improvement is seen within 2 weeks, reassessment of the diagnosis may be necessary.

Hydrocortisone Valerate Cream USP, 0.2% should not be used with occlusive dressings unless directed by a physician. Hydrocortisone Valerate Cream USP, 0.2% should not be applied in the diaper area if the patient requires diapers or plastic pants as these garments may constitute occlusive dressing.

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