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Hydrocortisone Butyrate

Hydrocortisone Butyrate Dosage

Ally Tsai, PharmDAllison Gourley, PharmD
Reviewed by Ally Tsai, PharmD, Allison Gourley, PharmD
Last reviewed on July 21, 2023

The average cost for 1 tube of 15g of 0.1% of Hydrocortisone Butyrate is $21.02 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 69.46% off the average retail price of $68.82.

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Dosage

Quantity

Price as low as

Price per unit

15g of 0.1%

1 tube

$21.02

$21.02

45g of 0.1%

1 tube

$54.06

$54.06

60g of 0.1%

1 tube

$52.42

$52.42

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Dosage

Quantity

Price as low as

Price per unit

15g of 0.1%

1 tube

$19.89

$19.89

45g of 0.1%

1 tube

$50.67

$50.67

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Dosage

Quantity

Price as low as

Price per unit

60ml of 0.1%

1 bottle

$62.64

$62.64

20ml of 0.1%

1 bottle

$23.88

$23.88

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Dosage

Quantity

Price as low as

Price per unit

59ml of 0.1%

1 bottle

$57.30

$57.30

118ml of 0.1%

1 bottle

$97.89

$97.89

Typical dosage for Hydrocortisone Butyrate

Different formulations of topical hydrocortisone have different strengths, directions, and age-cut offs. To make sure you're using this medication correctly, follow the specific product instructions on the package or talk with your provider or pharmacist about how to use it.

Examples of some topical topical hydrocortisone include:

Prescription-strength:

  • Pandel 0.1% topical cream (adults only): Apply a small amount to the affected area(s) 1 to 2 times daily.
  • Topical hydrocortisone valerate 0.2% topical cream and ointment (adults only): Apply a small amount to the affected area(s) 2 to 3 times daily.
  • Topical hydrocortisone butyrate 0.1% topical cream, ointment, and solution: Apply a small amount to the affected area(s) 2 to 3 times daily.
  • Topical hydrocortisone 2% cream or gel or 2.5% topical ointment, cream, and lotion: Apply a small amount to the affected area(s) 2 to 4 times daily.

OTC-strength

  • Topical hydrocortisone 1% topical ointment and cream (adults and children age 2 years and older): Apply a small amount to the affected area(s) 3 to 4 times daily.

Please note: OTC topical hydrocortisone topical products are only for adults and children age 12 years and older when it's used for rectal irritations.

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