Hydrocortisone Topical vs Triamcinolone Comparison - Drugs.com

Prescription and OTC

Prescribed for Hemorrhoids, Anal Itching, Atopic Dermatitis, Proctitis, Dermatitis, Eczema, Intertrigo, Pruritus, Allergies, Aphthous Stomatitis - Recurrent, Gingivitis, Psoriasis, Seborrheic... View more

Prescription only

Prescribed for Allergic Reactions, Alopecia, Osteoarthritis, Allergic Rhinitis, Adrenocortical Insufficiency, Allergies, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Asthma, Berylliosis, Bursitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome... View more

More about Hydrocortisone topical More about Triamcinolone Ratings & Reviews

Hydrocortisone topical has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 62 ratings on Drugs.com. 59% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect.

Triamcinolone has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from a total of 221 ratings on Drugs.com. 59% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 31% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class

• Topical steroids

• Glucocorticoids

Side Effects

Hydrocortisone topical side effects

Triamcinolone side effects

Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

Lower cost generic

Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

Quantity	15 gram(s)
Dosage	1%
Per Unit*	$0.68
Cost*	$10.19

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Quantity	1 mL
Dosage	acetonide 40 mg/mL
Per Unit*	$17.75 - $18.57
Cost*	$17.75 - $18.57

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Dosage Forms Available

• Rectal suppository
• Topical cream
• Topical lotion
• Topical ointment
• Topical solution

• Injectable suspension

Brand Names Ala-Cort, Ala-Scalp, Ala-Scalp HP, Anucort-HC, Anusol-HC, Anusol-HC Suppositories, Aquanil HC, Aquaphor Itch Relief, Aquax-H, Beta HC, Bioelements Immediate Comfort, Caldecort, Cortaid Intensive Therapy, Cortaid Maximum Strength, Cortaid with Aloe, Cortizone-10, Cortizone-10 Intensive Healing Formula, Cortizone-10 Plus, Cortizone-5, Dermarest Eczema Medicated, Dermarest Plus Anti-Itch, Dermtex HC, Gynecort Maximum Strength, Hemmorex-HC, Hemril-30, Hydroxate Gel, Hydroxym Cream, Hydroxym Gel, Itch-X Lotion, Locoid, Locoid Lipocream, Neosporin Eczema Essentials Anti-Itch Cream, NuCort, NuCort with Aloe, Pandel, Preparation H Anti-Itch Cream Hydrocortisone 1%, Procto-Med HC, Procto-Pak 1%, Proctocort, Proctozone HC, Recort Anti-Itch Cream, Sarnol-HC, Scalpicin, Texacort, U-Cort, Vagisil Anti-Itch Creme Sensitive Skin Formula View more Aristospan, Aristospan Intra-Articular, Aristospan Intralesional, Clinacort, Kenalog-10, Kenalog-40, Zilretta Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

N/A

36 hours

CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

Drug Interactions

A total of 47 drugs are known to interact with Hydrocortisone topical:

• 47 moderate drug interactions (154 brand and generic names)

A total of 587 drugs are known to interact with Triamcinolone:

• 105 major drug interactions (294 brand and generic names)
• 448 moderate drug interactions (1710 brand and generic names)
• 34 minor drug interactions (197 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Disease Interactions

• Diabetes
• Diaper rash
• Hyperadrenocorticism
• Infections
• Ocular toxicities

• Infections
• Prematurity
• (+) tuberculin test
• Cirrhosis
• Depression/psychoses
• Diabetes
• Electrolyte imbalance
• Fluid retention
• GI perforation
• Hyperadrenocorticalism
• Hyperlipidemia
• Hypothyroidism
• Liver disease
• MI
• Myasthenia gravis
• Myopathy
• Ocular herpes simplex
• Ocular toxicities
• Osteoporosis
• PUD
• Scleroderma
• Strongyloidiasis
• Thromboembolism

First Approval Date

July 28, 1953

December 03, 1957

WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications.

• S9 - Glucocorticoids

• S9 - Glucocorticoids

More Information

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• Breastfeeding warnings
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• Side effects
• Pregnancy warnings
• Breastfeeding warnings
• Dosage information
• Drug images
• Drug interactions
• Support group
• Pricing and coupons

Patient resources

• Hydrocortisone topical uses
• Advanced reading

• Triamcinolone uses
• Advanced reading

Professional Resources

• Monograph (AHFS)
• Prescribing information

• Monograph (AHFS)
• Prescribing information

Related Treatment Guide

• Hemorrhoids
• Anal Itching
• Atopic Dermatitis
• Proctitis
• Dermatitis
• Eczema
• Intertrigo
• Pruritus
• Allergies
• Aphthous Stomatitis - Recurrent
• Gingivitis
• Psoriasis
• Seborrheic Dermatitis
• Skin Rash
• Ulcerative Colitis
• Ulcerative Colitis - Active
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• Allergic Reactions
• Alopecia
• Osteoarthritis
• Allergic Rhinitis
• Adrenocortical Insufficiency
• Allergies
• Ankylosing Spondylitis
• Asthma
• Berylliosis
• Bursitis
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Chorioditis
• Chorioretinitis
• Conjunctivitis
• Dermal Necrosis - Prophylaxis
• Dermatitis
• Dermatological Disorders
• Erythroblastopenia
• Frozen Shoulder
• Gouty Arthritis
• Heart Failure
• Hemolytic Anemia
• Immune Thrombocytopenia
• Inflammatory Conditions
• Iridocyclitis
• Iritis
• Keloids
• Keratitis
• Leukemia
• Lichen Planus
• Lichen Sclerosus
• Lichen Simplex Chronicus
• Loeffler's Syndrome
• Lupus
• Meningitis
• Nephrotic Syndrome
• Neuritis
• Pityriasis rubra pilaris
• Plantar Fibromatosis
• Psoriasis
• Psoriatic Arthritis
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Sarcoidosis
• Synovitis
• Thrombocytopenia Idiopathic
• Uveitis
• show all