Hydrocortisone topical Alternatives Compared - Drugs.com (2024)

Prescription and OTC

Prescribed for Hemorrhoids, Anal Itching, Atopic Dermatitis, Proctitis, Eczema, Pruritus, Intertrigo, Allergies, Dermatitis, Aphthous Stomatitis - Recurrent, Skin Rash, Gingivitis, Psoriasis...View more

Prescription only

Prescribed for Ankylosing Spondylitis, Crohn's Disease, Atopic Dermatitis, Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis, Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid...View more

Prescription only

Prescribed for Atopic Dermatitis, Dermatitis, Allergies, Aphthous Ulcer, Lichen Planus, Psoriasis, Eczema, Stomatitis. triamcinolone topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. View more

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More aboutHydrocortisone topicalMore aboutRinvoq(upadacitinib)More aboutTriamcinolone topicalRatings & Reviews

Hydrocortisone topical has an average rating of6.9 out of 10 from a total of60 ratings on Drugs.com.57% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect.

Rinvoq has an average rating of6.8 out of 10 from a total of176 ratings on Drugs.com.54% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect.

Triamcinolone topical has an average rating of7.6 out of 10 from a total of104 ratings on Drugs.com.69% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class
  • Topical steroids
  • Antirheumatics
  • Topical steroids
Side Effects

See also: hydrocortisone topical side effects in more detail.

See Also
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See also: triamcinolone topical side effects in more detail.

Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

No lower cost generic approved

Lower cost generic

Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance
Quantity15 gram(s)
Dosage1%
Per Unit*$0.68
Cost*$10.19

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Quantity30 tablet, extended release
Dosage15 mg
Per Unit*$226.05
Cost*$6,781.56

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Quantity15 gram(s)
Dosage0.1%
Per Unit*$0.67
Cost*$10.12

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Dosage Forms Available
  • Rectal suppository
  • Topical cream
  • Topical lotion
  • Topical ointment
  • Topical solution
  • Oral tablet, extended release
  • Mucous membrane paste
  • Topical cream
  • Topical lotion
  • Topical ointment
  • Topical spray
Brand NamesAla-Cort, Ala-Scalp, Ala-Scalp HP, Anucort-HC, Anusol-HC, Anusol-HC Suppositories, Aquanil HC, Aquaphor Itch Relief, Aquax-H, Beta HC, Bioelements Immediate Comfort, Caldecort, Cortaid Intensive Therapy, Cortaid Maximum Strength, Cortaid with Aloe, Cortizone-10, Cortizone-10 Intensive Healing Formula, Cortizone-10 Plus, Cortizone-5, Dermarest Eczema Medicated, Dermarest Plus Anti-Itch, Dermtex HC, Gynecort Maximum Strength, Hemmorex-HC, Hemril-30, Hydroxate Gel, Hydroxym Cream, Hydroxym Gel, Itch-X Lotion, Locoid, Locoid Lipocream, Neosporin Eczema Essentials Anti-Itch Cream, NuCort, NuCort with Aloe, Pandel, Preparation H Anti-Itch Cream Hydrocortisone 1%, Procto-Med HC, Procto-Pak 1%, Proctocort, Proctozone HC, Recort Anti-Itch Cream, Sarnol-HC, Scalpicin, Texacort, U-Cort, Vagisil Anti-Itch Creme Sensitive Skin FormulaView moreOther upadacitinib brands include: Rinvoq LQAricin, Aristocort A, Aristocort R, Cinalog, Cinolar, Delta-Tritex, DermacinRx Silazone, DermacinRx Trizapak, Dermasorb TA, Juulissa Pharmapak, Kenalog, Kourzeq, Oralone, SilaLite Pak, Treziopak, Trianex, Triasil, Triderm, TritocinView moreHalf LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

N/A

14 hours

N/A

CSA Schedule **View glossary of terms

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

N

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

N

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

C

Category CRisk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

Summary unavailable.

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C

Category CRisk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

Drug Interactions

A total of 47 drugs are known to interact with hydrocortisone topical:

  • 47 moderate drug interactions (154 brand and generic names)

A total of 579 drugs are known to interact with Rinvoq:

  • 367 major drug interactions (1199 brand and generic names)
  • 205 moderate drug interactions (840 brand and generic names)
  • 7 minor drug interactions (35 brand and generic names)

A total of 48 drugs are known to interact with triamcinolone topical:

  • 1 major drug interactions (2 brand and generic names)
  • 47 moderate drug interactions (154 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

  • Consumption of grapefruit, grapefruit juice, and supplements that contain grapefruit should be...View more

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Disease Interactions
  • Diabetes
  • Diaper rash
  • Hyperadrenocorticism
  • Infections
  • Ocular toxicities
  • Cardiovascular risk
  • Malignancy
  • Thrombosis
  • Infections
  • Cytopenias
  • Gastrointestinal perforation
  • Hepatic impairment
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Vaccination
  • Diabetes
  • Diaper rash
  • Hyperadrenocorticism
  • Infections
  • Ocular toxicities
First Approval Date

N/A

August 16, 2019

October 23, 1958

WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications.
  • S9 - Glucocorticoids

N/A

  • S9 - Glucocorticoids
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Patient resources
  • Hydrocortisone topical uses
  • Advanced reading
  • Rinvoq uses
  • Triamcinolone topical uses
  • Advanced reading
Professional Resources
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Related Treatment Guide
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Anal Itching
  • Atopic Dermatitis
  • Proctitis
  • Eczema
  • Pruritus
  • Intertrigo
  • Allergies
  • Dermatitis
  • Aphthous Stomatitis - Recurrent
  • Skin Rash
  • Gingivitis
  • Psoriasis
  • Seborrheic Dermatitis
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Ulcerative Colitis - Active
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  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Atopic Dermatitis
  • Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
  • Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
  • Psoriatic Arthritis
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Ulcerative Colitis
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  • Atopic Dermatitis
  • Dermatitis
  • Allergies
  • Aphthous Ulcer
  • Lichen Planus
  • Psoriasis
  • Eczema
  • Stomatitis
  • show all
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