Locort Cream

Locort Cream is a hydrocortisone cream from Ochoa Laboratories, India, supplied in a strip/box of 10 tubes. Each tube contains hydrocortisone as labelled, a corticosteroid medicine used on the skin to help reduce redness, swelling, itching, and irritation. It is commonly used for allergic and inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, insect bites, and rashes. Locort Cream is applied directly to the affected skin, so it works where the symptoms are happening.

How it works: Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid that calms the skin’s overactive inflammatory response, which helps lower redness, swelling, and itching. As a cream, Locort Cream delivers the medicine directly to the affected area so the skin can absorb it where relief is needed.

Locort Cream is intended for skin use and is chosen when a doctor wants a topical hydrocortisone option that can soothe inflamed, itchy areas without using an oral medicine. Because this product is supplied as labelled in cream form, the exact amount used depends on the size of the area and the prescriber’s instructions rather than a fixed one-size-fits-all dose. The cream base is usually preferred for dry or mildly inflamed skin and for areas where a non-greasy, easy-to-spread product is helpful.

• Allergic skin rash
• Eczema
• Dermatitis
• Itchy skin inflammation
• Insect bite reactions

• Clean and dry the affected skin before applying Locort Cream.
• Apply a thin layer only to the affected area unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Rub it in gently and wash your hands after applying, unless your hands are being treated.
• Avoid getting Locort Cream in the eyes, mouth, nose, or on broken skin unless directed by a clinician.
• Use it exactly as prescribed; do not cover with a tight bandage or wrap unless your doctor says to.
• Do not use more often or for longer than prescribed, even if itching returns.

Locort Cream provides hydrocortisone as labelled in each tube, and the amount applied per use is based on the area being treated, not a fixed tablet-style dose. Most patients use a thin film 1 to 2 times daily, but the doctor decides the exact frequency, duration, and any maximum daily use for this specific Locort Cream product. Higher or prolonged use can raise the risk of skin thinning and other steroid effects, so follow the prescribed directions carefully.

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
• Temporary itching or dryness
• Skin irritation
• Redness at the application site
• Folliculitis or small bumps with repeated use
• Skin thinning may be more likely if used too often or too long

• Use Locort Cream only on the skin; do not swallow it.
• Avoid using it on the face, groin, armpits, or under occlusive dressings unless your doctor specifically instructs you to do so.
• Tell your doctor if the rash is caused by an infection, because steroids can mask or worsen untreated infections.
• Use extra caution in children, since steroid absorption through the skin can be higher.
• Do not apply to open wounds or severely broken skin unless prescribed.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your clinician before using Locort Cream, especially on large areas or for long periods.

• Other topical steroids applied to the same area
• Skin products with harsh alcohols, astringents, or irritating acids
• Antifungal or antibacterial creams used without clinician guidance on the same rash
• Occlusive dressings or plastic wraps that can increase absorption
• Any medicine that weakens the immune system if you are using Locort Cream over large areas for a long time

Store Locort Cream at room temperature, tightly closed, and keep it away from heat, moisture, and freezing.