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Available without a prescription.
Medication information
OTC
Hydrocortisone (Topical OTC)
Mild OTC steroid cream for itch, rash, and minor inflammation
Hydrocortisone 0.5% and 1% cream are mild topical steroids available without a prescription. Treats minor itch, rash, eczema flares, insect bites. Not for use on the face for long periods or on broken skin.
How the pharmacy helps
We stock both strengths plus combination products (with antibiotic or antifungal).
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Available without a prescription.
Forms and strengths
Medication entries grouped here
Strengths, dosage forms, brands, or package entries may vary. Your prescription label and pharmacist counselling are the instructions to follow.
| Brand / Generic | Strength | Form | DIN | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cortate Hydrocortisone | 1% | Cream | Active |
Short courses (1–2 weeks). Long use, especially on the face or in skin folds, can thin skin.
Add an antibiotic or antifungal when infection is suspected. Ask the pharmacist.
If a rash is not improving in a week, talk to a pharmacist or prescriber.
Have questions about this medication?
Call the pharmacy or bring the medication to the counter. We can help compare labels, dosing schedules, storage needs, and questions to ask your prescriber.
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