Drocort Cream

Drocort Cream is a hydrocortisone cream from AGIO Pharmaceuticals Ltd. that is applied to the skin to help calm inflammation, itching, and redness. Each tube contains hydrocortisone at the labeled strength, in a cream base designed for external use. It belongs to the corticosteroid class and is commonly used for allergic and inflammatory skin conditions such as dermatitis, eczema flares, and insect-bite reactions.

How it works: Hydrocortisone reduces the skin’s overactive inflammatory response, which helps decrease swelling, itching, and redness. In cream form, Drocort Cream lets the medicine spread over the irritated skin surface so it can act locally where symptoms are present.

Because Drocort Cream is a skin cream, it works directly where it is applied and can feel lighter and less greasy than ointments. Since there are no other listed strengths or forms of this brand, the doctor chooses this exact cream when an external hydrocortisone treatment is appropriate for the affected skin area and when a cream base is preferred for spreadability and comfort.

• Allergic skin rashes
• Eczema and dermatitis
• Itchy irritated skin
• Insect-bite reactions
• Mild localized inflammation

• Use Drocort Cream only on the skin; do not take it by mouth.
• Wash and dry the affected area before applying a thin layer.
• Apply exactly as directed by your doctor, usually to the affected area only.
• Rub in gently until the cream is absorbed.
• Wash your hands before and after use unless the hands are the treated area.
• Avoid covering the area with tight bandages unless your doctor tells you to do so.

Drocort Cream is a topical hydrocortisone product, so the amount in each tube is the labeled hydrocortisone strength for skin use, not an oral dose. The frequency of application can vary by the condition and the area being treated; a doctor decides how often to use it and for how long, and it should not be used more often or longer than prescribed.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Hydrocortisone may include:

• Mild burning or stinging where applied
• Dryness or peeling of the skin
• Itching or irritation at the application site
• Redness around the treated area
• Skin thinning with repeated or prolonged use, especially in sensitive areas
• Temporary acne-like bumps or follicle irritation

• Use only on the skin; avoid the eyes, mouth, and inside the nose.
• Do not use on broken, infected, or oozing skin unless your doctor specifically says to.
• Long-term or large-area use can increase the chance of skin thinning and other steroid effects.
• Children may be more sensitive to steroid absorption through the skin.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or treating sensitive areas like the face, groin, or underarms.
• Do not use airtight coverings or bandages unless directed, because they can increase absorption.
• Stop and contact a clinician if the rash is not improving or keeps coming back.

• Other topical corticosteroids
• Skin products that can irritate the area, such as harsh cleansers or astringents
• Occlusive dressings or wraps that increase absorption
• Topical medicines used on the same area, especially if your doctor did not approve combining them

Store Drocort Cream at room temperature, tightly closed, and keep the tube away from excess heat, moisture, and children.