U-Cort
Generic Name:
Hydrocortisone acetate cream and urea
Brand Names:
U-Cort
U-Cort Description:
U-Cort is a topical corticosteroid cream used to treat a variety of skin conditions.
Corticosteroids are chemicals naturally produced in the body that aid in controlling the immune system's response to stress. They help treat skin conditions by inhibiting the substances in the body that cause unpleasant immune system responses, such as inflammation and itching.
U-Cort Side Effects:
Common side effects of U-Cort cream include:
- Burning
- Dry skin
- Irritation
- Itching
For more information, see our U-Cort side effects page.
U-Cort Uses:
U-Cort is available as a topical cream that is applied to the skin to relieve redness, itching, and swelling associated with various skin conditions. U-Cort may also be used to treat the irritation and rashes caused by eczema, poison ivy, insect bites, and other causes.
U-Cort Interactions:
Tell your doctor about all prescription and non-prescription medications you may be taking along with U-Cort, including vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products. The following drugs may interact with this medication:
- Anti-cancer drugs
- Other corticosteroid medications
- Other topical skin care products on the affected area
U-Cort Dosage Information:
Typical Dosage Recommendations
U-Cort dosages may vary among patients. Your doctor will establish the size and frequency of your dosage according to your individual needs. It is important to follow the guidelines established by your doctor.
U-Cort is administered in the form of a topical cream or ointment. Patients usually apply a thin film of medication on the affected area of skin two to four times per day, depending on the severity of the condition.
U-Cort should not be applied to the face, underarms, eye area, or groin region unless otherwise instructed by a doctor.
The use of bandages on the U-Cort application site may be recommended in some patients with psoriasis or difficult-to-treat skin conditions.
Missing a Dose of U-Cort
If you forget to apply a dose of U-Cort, do so as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next scheduled application, skip the missed dose and wait to return to your regular dosing schedule. Do not apply a double dose of U-Cort to make up for a missed dose.
U-Cort Overdose
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medication. An overdose of U-Cort may cause excessive absorption to the extent that systemic effects result.
U-Cort FDA Approval:
June 13, 1988
U-Cort Recall/Black Box Warning Information:
There is currently no Black Box warning on U-Cort.
Other Warnings
U-Cort, like other corticosteroid medications, can cause adrenal gland complications. The use of corticosteroid medications may reduce the body's natural ability to produce adrenal hormones, resulting in a corticosteroid deficiency that may not be immediately recoverable when the medication is no longer in use. Pediatric patients and patients who are applying U-Cort to larger body areas are at a particularly high risk of developing these types of complications.
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