Hydrocortisone Cream 1 % 10 gm

Hydrocortisone, Topical
Zafa Pharmaceuticals Laboratories Ltd.


Rs. 42.13/Pack

Hydrocortisone is a medicated cream that belongs to a group of the topical corticosteroid; the cream used to treat various skin diseases and skin problems or allergic reactions. This cream has steroids properties, so it relieves the skin problem rapidly after applying it.

Hydrocortisone Cream is manufactured by many companies with the same composition but available with different brand names in the market, there are some common brands AQUANIL HC, CETACORT, Cortaid, HYTONE. The generic name of cream is “hydrocortisone”, and it’s also antibacterial or antifungal cream. It is over the counter cream, so no prescription required.

Hydrocortisone Cream is an effective medication for skin problems. This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions, e.g., Insect bites, Poison oak/ivy, Eczema, Dermatitis, Allergies, Rash, Itching of the outer female genitals, Anal itching. It reduces the Swelling, Itching, and Redness that can occur in these types of conditions.

Composition of Hydrocortisone Cream 

The active Ingredient of Hydrocortisone Cream is “Hydrocortisone 1%” and the Inactive Ingredients aloe barbadensis leaf juice, white petrolatum.


Uses of Hydrocortisone Cream

Hydrocortisone Cream has several uses to treat skin problems some of them are given below.

Eczema

The patients of eczema, have the intense problem of itching; ultimately, it makes the skin reddish and dry. Hydrocortisone Cream reduces the itching or gives a soothing effect on the area where it is applied.

Dermatitis

Dermatitis is related to all minor skin problems due to different causes such as dry skin, rashes, itching, redness, so to overcome these various skin conditions/ issues hydrocortisone cream is a perfect medication.

Skin allergies

Hydrocortisone Cream is used in different skin allergies due to various causes such as the detergents, soaps, cosmetics allergies and jewellery allergy or mild wounds.

Skin inflammation

The skin inflammation such as foot injuries of athletes, the backside of neck, skin folding areas, e.g. arms, hands etc. Hydrocortisone Cream has inflammation properties which reduce swelling and redness of the infected area of the skin.

Poisonous plants

The Hydrocortisone Cream gives relief from the poisonous plants such as the poison oak, poison ivy, poison sumac.

Anal itching

External anal itching due to various reasons such as piles problem, Hydrocortisone Cream is also used in the issue of anal itching.

Insect bites

The bites of insects such as the mosquitos, bugs, hives. Hydrocortisone Cream relieves the infected area.

Genital itching

Hydrocortisone Cream itching genital itching outside area of females due to the discharge of water and the bacterial infection.

Psoriasis

In Psoriasis disease, red patches appear on the skin; hydrocortisone cream is used to reduce the patches.

External ear inflammation

Hydrocortisone cream also treats mild external inflammation of the ear.

Skin thickness

Skin thickness is dryness or hardness on the skin due to intense itching, hydrocortisone cream gives a soothing effect and smoothes the skin.

Nappy rashes

babies get rashes due to wearing nappies for a long time, Hydrocortisone cream used for this purpose too.

Contraindications

  • The patients who are past allergic to hydrocortisone cream or topical steroid.
  • Some kind of infection redness on face and blisters of chickenpox.
  • Shingles acne

Dosage

  • Apply 3 or 4 times daily to adults and children for more than 2 years in itching of skin irritation, inflammation, and rashes
  • Before using hydrocortisone cream on the children under 2 years old ask your doctor

How to use hydrocortisone cream?

There are some following steps to apply hydrocortisone cream.

  • Wash your hands with soap before applying the cream.
  • Dry your hands with a clean cloth.
  • Apply a thin layer of cream on the affected area of the skin.
  • Avoid contact with eyes.
  • Wash the area in genital and anal problem and apply.
  • Don’t use the cream more than the prescribed amount.
  • After applying the medicated cream, clean your hand properly.

Availability

You will get this cream in three different weights (such as 0.5% and 1%, 2.5%). The Hydrocortisone Cream is easily available in offline and online stores. The price of hydrocortisone Cream is offered the same by the online stores as in the available in the offline market.


Hydrocortisone is a medicated cream that belongs to a group of the topical corticosteroid; the cream used to treat various skin diseases and skin problems or allergic reactions. This cream has steroids properties, so it relieves the skin problem rapidly after applying it.

Hydrocortisone Cream is manufactured by many companies with the same composition but available with different brand names in the market, there are some common brands AQUANIL HC, CETACORT, Cortaid, HYTONE. The generic name of cream is “hydrocortisone”, and it’s also antibacterial or antifungal cream. It is over the counter cream, so no prescription required.

Hydrocortisone Cream is an effective medication for skin problems. This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions, e.g., Insect bites, Poison oak/ivy, Eczema, Dermatitis, Allergies, Rash, Itching of the outer female genitals, Anal itching. It reduces the Swelling, Itching, and Redness that can occur in these types of conditions.

Composition of Hydrocortisone Cream 

The active Ingredient of Hydrocortisone Cream is “Hydrocortisone 1%” and the Inactive Ingredients aloe barbadensis leaf juice, white petrolatum.


Uses of Hydrocortisone Cream

Hydrocortisone Cream has several uses to treat skin problems some of them are given below.

Eczema

The patients of eczema, have the intense problem of itching; ultimately, it makes the skin reddish and dry. Hydrocortisone Cream reduces the itching or gives a soothing effect on the area where it is applied.

Dermatitis

Dermatitis is related to all minor skin problems due to different causes such as dry skin, rashes, itching, redness, so to overcome these various skin conditions/ issues hydrocortisone cream is a perfect medication.

Skin allergies

Hydrocortisone Cream is used in different skin allergies due to various causes such as the detergents, soaps, cosmetics allergies and jewellery allergy or mild wounds.

Skin inflammation

The skin inflammation such as foot injuries of athletes, the backside of neck, skin folding areas, e.g. arms, hands etc. Hydrocortisone Cream has inflammation properties which reduce swelling and redness of the infected area of the skin.

Poisonous plants

The Hydrocortisone Cream gives relief from the poisonous plants such as the poison oak, poison ivy, poison sumac.

Anal itching

External anal itching due to various reasons such as piles problem, Hydrocortisone Cream is also used in the issue of anal itching.

Insect bites

The bites of insects such as the mosquitos, bugs, hives. Hydrocortisone Cream relieves the infected area.

Genital itching

Hydrocortisone Cream itching genital itching outside area of females due to the discharge of water and the bacterial infection.

Psoriasis

In Psoriasis disease, red patches appear on the skin; hydrocortisone cream is used to reduce the patches.

External ear inflammation

Hydrocortisone cream also treats mild external inflammation of the ear.

Skin thickness

Skin thickness is dryness or hardness on the skin due to intense itching, hydrocortisone cream gives a soothing effect and smoothes the skin.

Nappy rashes

babies get rashes due to wearing nappies for a long time, Hydrocortisone cream used for this purpose too.

Contraindications

  • The patients who are past allergic to hydrocortisone cream or topical steroid.
  • Some kind of infection redness on face and blisters of chickenpox.
  • Shingles acne

Dosage

  • Apply 3 or 4 times daily to adults and children for more than 2 years in itching of skin irritation, inflammation, and rashes
  • Before using hydrocortisone cream on the children under 2 years old ask your doctor

How to use hydrocortisone cream?

There are some following steps to apply hydrocortisone cream.

  • Wash your hands with soap before applying the cream.
  • Dry your hands with a clean cloth.
  • Apply a thin layer of cream on the affected area of the skin.
  • Avoid contact with eyes.
  • Wash the area in genital and anal problem and apply.
  • Don’t use the cream more than the prescribed amount.
  • After applying the medicated cream, clean your hand properly.

Availability

You will get this cream in three different weights (such as 0.5% and 1%, 2.5%). The Hydrocortisone Cream is easily available in offline and online stores. The price of hydrocortisone Cream is offered the same by the online stores as in the available in the offline market.

Tell your doctor/Pharmacist if you are allergic to it, or to other Corticosteroids (e.g., Prednisone, Triamcinolone); or if you have any other allergies.

There are following precautions for the Hydrocortisone Cream.

Pregnancy

In the condition of pregnancy, the usage of Hydrocortisone Cream, without the recommendation of the doctor, maybe dangerous so take consultation from the doctor.

Breastfeeding

No history of contraindications to breastfeeding women but before using Hydrocortisone Cream, take consultation from the doctor.

Driving

No effect of hydrocortisone cream on driving.

Expiry date

Always check the expiry date before you take the hydrocortisone cream.

Hypersensitivity

When the doctor prescribed hydrocortisone cream then mention it to your doctor if you are allergic to it.

General precautions

  • Keep outreach from children
  • Place it at room temperature not more than 25 celsius.
  • Protect from the direct sunlight.
  • For external use only.
  • Apply carefully cream in anal and genital.
  • After applying the cream if your allergies get worse then stop using it, and consult your doctor.
  • Stinging
  • Irritation
  • Dryness on the skin
  • Skin thinning
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Unusual hair growth
  • Stretch marks
  • Increase sweating
  • Acne breakout
    Burning
  • Redness
  • Acne, Unusual hair growth, Folliculitis, Skin thinning/Discoloration, or Stretch marks may also occur.

Tell your doctor/Pharmacist if you are allergic to it, or to other Corticosteroids (e.g., Prednisone, Triamcinolone); or if you have any other allergies.

There are following precautions for the Hydrocortisone Cream.

Pregnancy

In the condition of pregnancy, the usage of Hydrocortisone Cream, without the recommendation of the doctor, maybe dangerous so take consultation from the doctor.

Breastfeeding

No history of contraindications to breastfeeding women but before using Hydrocortisone Cream, take consultation from the doctor.

Driving

No effect of hydrocortisone cream on driving.

Expiry date

Always check the expiry date before you take the hydrocortisone cream.

Hypersensitivity

When the doctor prescribed hydrocortisone cream then mention it to your doctor if you are allergic to it.

General precautions

  • Keep outreach from children
  • Place it at room temperature not more than 25 celsius.
  • Protect from the direct sunlight.
  • For external use only.
  • Apply carefully cream in anal and genital.
  • After applying the cream if your allergies get worse then stop using it, and consult your doctor.
  • Stinging
  • Irritation
  • Dryness on the skin
  • Skin thinning
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Unusual hair growth
  • Stretch marks
  • Increase sweating
  • Acne breakout
    Burning
  • Redness
  • Acne, Unusual hair growth, Folliculitis, Skin thinning/Discoloration, or Stretch marks may also occur.

Hydrocortisone Cream 1 % 10 gm Price in Pakistan - updated May 2026

Product Name
Product Price

Hydrocortisone Cream 1 % 10 gm

Rs. 42.13

Hydrocortisone Cream 1 % 5 gm

Rs. 21.87

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