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Westcort Ointment is a medium potency corticosteroid indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid responsive dermatoses in adult patients.
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Westcort® (hydrocortisone valerate ointment) Ointment, 0.2% contains hydrocortisone valerate, 11,21-dihydroxy-17-[(1-oxopentyl)oxy]-(11β)-pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, a synthetic corticosteroid for topical dermatologic use. The corticosteroids constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used topically as anti-inflammatory and antipruritic agents.
Chemically, hydrocortisone valerate is C26H38O6. It has the following structural formula:
Hydrocortisone valerate has a molecular weight of 446.58. It is a white, crystalline solid, soluble in ethanol and methanol, sparingly soluble in propylene glycol and insoluble in water.
Each gram of Westcort Ointment contains 2 mg hydrocortisone valerate in a hydrophilic base composed of carbomer 934, dried sodium phosphate, mineral oil, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate, sorbic acid, steareth-2, steareth-100, stearyl alcohol, water, and white petrolatum.
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Westcort Manufacturers
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Ranbaxy Laboratories Inc.
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Westcort | Ranbaxy Laboratories Inc.
Westcort Ointment should be applied to the affected area as a thin film two or three times daily depending on the severity of the condition.
As with other corticosteroids, therapy should be discontinued when control is achieved. If no improvement is seen within 2 weeks, reassessment of the diagnosis may be necessary.
Westcort Ointment should not be used with occlusive dressings unless directed by a physician. Westcort Ointment should not be applied in the diaper area if the patient requires diapers or plastic pants as these garments may constitute occlusive dressing.
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