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Hydrocortisone valerate

Hydrocortisone valerate

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Hydrocortisone valerate is a medium strength steroid which is a kind of topical steroid (skin-related medication).

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Medium strength steroid

Brands

Westcort

Side Effects

Common

Itching or burning
Gastrointestinal disturbances
Pain
Itchy rash
Thin skin
Burning sensation
Itchy skin

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A 44-year old asked:

What does hydrocortisone valerate help with ?

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A 32-year old asked:

Has anyone ever used hydrocortisone valerate; is it the same as regular hydrocortisone?

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A 45-year old asked:

What is hydrocortisone valerate cream used to treat?

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A 30-year old asked:

Does hydrocortisone valerate cream really ever expire?

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A 41-year old asked:

What does hydrocortisone valerate help with; all sorts of rashes?

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A 24-year old male asked:

Can hydrocortisone valerate be used to relieve pain caused by hemroids? ?

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A 48-year old asked:

Please tell me the difference between OTC hydrocortisone and prescription hydrocortisone valerate?

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A 18-year old female asked:

Is hydrocortisone valerate cream for acne?

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A 37-year old asked:

My dermatologist prescribed me hydrocortisone valerate for my lips. Is this weird?

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A 47-year old asked:

Does hydrocortisone valerate cream really expire after the date on the tube; it still looks like the same cream?

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A 34-year old asked:

What is hydrocortisone valerate cream used for besides eczema; can I put it on a sunburn?

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A 30-year old asked:

My dermatologist prescribed me hydrocortisone valerate for my lips, but can I use the OTC hydrocortisone instead?

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A 28-year old male asked:

Can you use hydrocortisone valerate cream usp,0.2% forward ringworm?

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A 31-year old asked:

Will hydrocortisone valerate cream help stop the burns on my face from using proactive?

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A 28-year old female asked:

Eyelids very swollen from pollen allergy.hydrocortisone valerate 0.2 cream was prescribed.will it thin the eyelid skin? Or give me stretch marks?

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A 27-year old female asked:

Is hydrocortisone 2.5 available otc?

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A 48-year old asked:

How are cortisone and hydrocortisone different?

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A 29-year old male asked:

Dear sir, what is the main functions of injection hydrocortisone?

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A 49-year old asked:

Is cortizone (hydrocortisone) creme as effective as cortizone (hydrocortisone) injections? Please advise!

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A 39-year old male asked:

Can you put hydrocortisone on your eyebrows?

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A 27-year old male asked:

Whate is differance between dexamethasone and hydrocortisone?

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A 35-year old female asked:

What is the hydrocortisone cream ?

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A 48-year old asked:

Hydrocortisone to treat acne?

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A 34-year old asked:

What is hydrocortisone butyrate for?

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A 41-year old asked:

Do you taper off hydrocortisone cream?

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A 42-year old asked:

What's hydrocortisone butyrate used for?

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A 41-year old asked:

Can hydrocortisone cream clear up my spot?

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A 30-year old asked:

Should I use hydrocortisone around my eyes?

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A 42-year old asked:

What are hydrocortisone cream side effects?

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A 30-year old asked:

Is 2.5% hydrocortisone cream safe for face?

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