Alfacort 1% W/W Cream 15 gm

Hydrocortisone butyrate cream

What Hydrocortisone butyrate is used for

Hydrocortisone butyrate is used topically to treat a variety of skin conditions including:

• Eczema of all types.


• Dermatitis (itching) of all types.


• Allergic dermatitis (dermatitis caused by skin irritants and allergies).

Do not use Hydrocortisone butyrate

• If you’re allergic to the active substances or any other component of this medicine.


• If your skin condition is caused by an infection (athlete’s foot, herpes…)


• If you have skin problems associated with syphilis (a sexually transmitted disease) or tuberculosis.


• If the skin around your mouth is inflamed (perioral dermatitis).


• If you have pimples or spots (acne).


• If you have redness of the facial skin.

Warnings and precautions

Talk to your doctor before using this medicine:

• If you’re going to use it on your face or sensitive areas.


• If you’re going to use it on large areas of your skin.


• If you’re going to use it on skin folds or under a bandage.


• If you are using it for psoriasis. It should be used for a short period of time.

Possible side effects

Stop using this product and seek immediate medical help if you develop rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Side effects include:

• Skin thinning, redness, discoloration


• Blurred vision


• Suppression of the release of the stress hormones

Other medicines and Hydrocortisone butyrate

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking.

How to use Hydrocortisone butyrate 

• This medicine is suitable for adults and children.


• This medicine is for external use.


• Use as indicated by your doctor.


• Wash your hands before and after use.


• Apply a thin layer to affected area and slowly massage it.


• Apply to affected area once or twice daily, but not more.

How to store Hydrocortisone butyrate 

• Store at below 77°F (25°C).


• Keep this medicine out of reach of children.


• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the package. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

Product Details:

• Brand: Alfacort
• Product Form: Cream
• Product Type: Cream
• Quantity: 1 Pc