Locoid 1 mg Lipocream 30 gm

Hydrocortisone butyrate 0.1% Lipocream

What Hydrocortisone butyrate is used for:

Hydrocortisone butyrate is used topically to treat a variety of skin conditions including:

• Eczema of all types.
• Dermatitis (itching) of all types.
• Allergic dermatitis (dermatitis caused by skin irritants and allergies).
• Psoriasis.

Do not use Hydrocortisone butyrate:

• If you’re allergic to the active substances or any other component of this medicine.
• If your skin condition is caused by an infection (athlete’s foot, herpes…)
• If you have skin problems associated with syphilis (a sexually transmitted disease) or tuberculosis.
• If the skin around your mouth is inflamed (perioral dermatitis).
• If you have pimples or spots (acne).
• If you have redness of the facial skin.

Warnings and precautions:

Talk to your doctor before using this medicine:

• If you’re going to use it on your face or sensitive areas.
• If you’re going to use it on large areas of your skin.
• If you’re going to use it on skin folds or under a bandage.
• If you are using it for psoriasis. It should be used for a short period of time.
• Do not smoke or go near naked flames. There is a risk of severe burns. Fabrics that come in contact with the cream become easier to burn as well.

Possible side effects:

• Stop using this product and seek immediate medical help if you develop rash; hives; itching; red, Swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing And Swallowing.
• Or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Side effects include:

• Skin thinning, redness, discoloration
• Blurred vision
• Suppression of the release of the stress hormones

How to use Hydrocortisone butyrate :

• This medicine is suitable for adults and children.
• This medicine is for external use.
• Use as indicated by your doctor.
• Wash your hands before and after use.
• Apply a thin layer to affected area and slowly massage it.
• Apply to affected area once or twice daily, but not more.

How to store Hydrocortisone butyrate :

• Store at below 77°F (25°C).
• Keep this medicine out of reach of children.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the package. The expiry date refers To the last day of that month.
• Dosage form and route of administration of Hydrocortisone butyrate 0.1% ointment, 0.1% Lipocream, and 0.1% scalp lotion should be prescribed according to therapeutic indication and Disease severity of each individual patient.