Cortaid
Hydrocortisone cream for dermatitis and itching. It reduces the release of inflammatory signals from cells, easing swelling in the skin.
- Category
- Skin Care
- Active ingredient
- Hydrocortisone
- Route
- Cutaneous use
- Form
- Cream
- Strengths
- 15g
This listing uses Cortaid as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Cortaid vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Cortaid details
- Conditions
- Dermatitis · Pruritus · Mild to Moderate Inflammatory Dermatoses
- Alternative names
- hydrocortisone
- Therapeutic class
- Glucocorticoid
- Pharmacological class
- Topical Corticosteroid
- Minor side effects
- local burning; dry skin
- Moderate side effects
- skin thinning; mild striae; hypopigmentation
- Serious side effects
- adrenal suppression, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Cream
- Administration route
- Cutaneous use
- Supply category
- Pharmacy medicine (P), available from a pharmacist without a prescription
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 12–24 hours
- Duration
- 8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Age restrictions
- Approved for all paediatric and adult populations.
Contraindications
untreated bacterial or fungal skin infections; hypersensitivity to hydrocortisone
Patient summary
Hydrocortisone cream for dermatitis and itching. It reduces the release of inflammatory signals from cells, easing swelling in the skin.
Mechanism of action
Reduces cell inflammatory mediator release to alleviate capillary expansion and localised swelling on skin surfaces.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Minimal absorption. Use if benefit justifies risk. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Cortaid is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Hydrocortisone, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.