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How to Take Hydrocortisone Valerate and it's Dose

Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - S. Hemamalini, B. Pharm

Last Updated on May 04, 2011

It comes as a gel, cream and ointment to apply topically.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Topical- Apply 2-3 times daily. Discontinue gradually.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Hydrocortisone Valerate

This medication is a corticosteroid, prescribed for various skin diseases.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Hydrocortisone Valerate

International :

Westcort Cream , Westcort Ointment

Last Updated on May 04, 2011

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