LOCOID LIPOCREAM (hydrocortisone butyrate)
Locoid Lipocream is a topical corticosteroid used for patients with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis. It helps manage skin symptoms in adults and children as young as three months of age. This cream is applied directly to affected areas to help control the condition.
How LOCOID LIPOCREAM Works
This medication works by influencing cellular signaling, immune function, and protein regulation. While the exact process for helping atopic dermatitis is not fully understood, the drug plays a key role in managing inflammation and the body's immune response.
Details
- Status
- Prescription
- First Approved
- 1997-09-08
- Routes
- TOPICAL
- Dosage Forms
- CREAM
LOCOID LIPOCREAM Approval History
What LOCOID LIPOCREAM Treats
1 indicationsLOCOID LIPOCREAM is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 1997. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.
- Atopic Dermatitis
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Understanding FDA Approval Types
| Count | Type | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| - | ORIG | Original approval - drug first enters market |
| - | SUPPL - Efficacy | New indication (new disease/condition approved) |
| - | SUPPL - Labeling | Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates) |
| - | SUPPL - Manufacturing | Production changes (new facility) |
| - | SUPPL - Chemistry | Formulation changes (new dosage strength) |
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LOCOID LIPOCREAM FDA Label Details
Indications & Usage
FDA Label (PDF)LOCOID LIPOCREAM is indicated for the treatment of Atopic Dermatitis.
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