Drug details

MiCort HC (hydrocortisone acetate cream)

type of Corticosteroids, Topical

MiCort HC (hydrocortisone acetate cream) 2.5% is a topical corticosteroid indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and itching manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive skin conditions.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• itching,
• irritation,
• dryness,
• burning,
• rash
• acne,
• thinning skin,
• skin discoloration,
• secondary infection,
• stretch marks, and
• allergic contact dermatitis,
• infected hair follicles,
• abnormal hair growth,
• rash around the mouth,
• skin breakdown,
• skin atrophy,

The following drugs are related to MiCort HC, either as a replacement or used together:

• Otezla (apremilast tablets)
• Benadryl (diphenhydramine)
• Benadryl Injection (diphenhydramine injection)
• Celestone Syrup (betamethasone)
• Eucrisa Ointment (crisaborole)
• Elidel (pimecrolimus cream)
• Lidex (fluocinonide)
• Hydrocortisone (hydrocortisone cream and ointment 2.5%)
• Westcort Cream (hydrocortisone valerate cream)
• Triamcinolone Cream (triamcinolone acetonide cream)