Drug details

Westcort Ointment (hydrocortisone valerate ointment)

type of Corticosteroids, Topical

Westcort (hydrocortisone valerate) Ointment, 0.2% is a topical steroid used to treat inflammation of the skin caused by a number of conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, or psoriasis. The brand name Westcort Ointment is discontinued, but generic versions may be available.

The drug is often used to treat Psoriasis .

This drug may have the following side effects:

• hives,
• difficulty breathing,
• swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
• nausea,
• diarrhea,
• tiredness,
• dry mouth,
• worsening of your skin condition,
• redness, warmth, swelling, oozing, or severe irritation of any treated skin,
• increased thirst,
• increased urination,
• fruity breath odor,
• slow wound healing,
• thinning or discolored skin,
• increased body hair,
• muscle weakness,
• mood changes,
• menstrual changes, and
• sexual changes
• weight gain (especially in your face, upper back, and torso),

The following drugs are related to Westcort Ointment, either as a replacement or used together:

• Aclovate (alclometasone dipropionate cream, ointment)
• Dritho-Scalp (anthralin)
• Siliq (brodalumab injection for subcutaneous use)
• Cutivate Lotion (fluticasone propionate lotion)
• Dermatop Emollient Cream (prednicarbate emollient cream)
• Dermatop Ointment (prednicarbate ointment)
• Verdeso (desonide foam)
• Elocon (mometasone furoate)
• Synalar (fluocinolone acetonide)
• Nolix (flurandrenolide topical cream)
• Hydro 35 (hydrating topical foam)
• Locoid Lotion (hydrocortisone butyrate lotion)
• Neosalus Cream (neosalus hydrating topical cream)
• Protopic (tacrolimus)