FDA label
What is hydrocortisone valerate used for?
The FDA-approved uses of hydrocortisone valerate, quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label says: “Hydrocortisone valerate cream USP, 0.2% is medium potency corticosteroids indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid responsive dermatoses in adult patients.”
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Hydrocortisone Valerate Cream, cream
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Encube Ethicals, Inc. (ANDA211047). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Hydrocortisone valerate cream USP, 0.2% is medium potency corticosteroids indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid responsive dermatoses in adult patients.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 41723504-b2cf-4074-9c3a-e3c59bb48c98, version 6, effective September 9, 2025. NDC 21922-007, one of 7 listings for this product.
Hydrocortisone Valerate, ointment
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. (ANDA075043). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Hydrocortisone valerate cream, 0.2% and hydrocortisone valerate ointment, 0.2% are medium potency corticosteroids indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid responsive dermatoses in adult patients.
Source: DailyMed label, set id a9011d6f-6808-48a7-ab6b-df8d40540570, version 7, effective July 7, 2025. NDC 51672-1292, one of 3 listings for this product.
Questions
What is hydrocortisone valerate used for?
The FDA label says: “Hydrocortisone valerate cream USP, 0.2% is medium potency corticosteroids indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid responsive dermatoses in adult patients.”
What drug class is hydrocortisone valerate?
FDA lists hydrocortisone valerate in the Corticosteroid established pharmacologic class.
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.