Hydrocortisone
Caldecort is a topical corticosteroid medication used to treat minor skin irritations, itching, and inflammation. It is commonly applied to skin conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, and allergic reactions to provide relief from redness, swelling, and itching.
Caldecort is a topical corticosteroid cream used to relieve skin irritation, itching, and inflammation.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 215840
- Generic
- Caldecort
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Caldecort is used to treat various minor skin conditions including eczema, contact dermatitis, insect bites, poison ivy, and other allergic skin reactions that cause itching, redness, and inflammation.
As a topical corticosteroid, Caldecort works by reducing inflammation and suppressing the immune response in the skin. It decreases the production of inflammatory chemicals and reduces the activity of immune cells at the application site.
Caldecort is for external use only and should not be applied to open wounds, infected skin, or the face unless directed by a healthcare provider. Prolonged use on large areas of skin should be avoided. Use only as directed, typically for limited periods.
Official drug label
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