Product Overview
• Hydrocortisone butyrate 0.1% w/w lipophilic cream • Potent topical corticosteroid (class III) • For inflammatory skin conditions responsive to steroids • Lipocream base – richer, more occlusive than standard cream • Prescription-only medicine • 30 g aluminium tube
Product Description
Locoid Lipocream 0.1% contains hydrocortisone butyrate, a potent synthetic corticosteroid with enhanced skin penetration and rapid anti-inflammatory action. The lipophilic (fatty) cream base provides better occlusion and hydration, making it ideal for dry, lichenified, or scaly lesions in conditions such as atopic eczema, psoriasis, contact dermatitis, and lichen planus. Offers fast relief from itching, redness, and swelling while minimising atrophy risk compared to some other potent steroids when used appropriately. Benefits • Rapid relief from itching, redness, and inflammation (often within hours) • Potent yet lower risk of skin thinning with short-term use • Lipocream base ideal for dry, thickened, or chronic lesions • Excellent for body areas requiring occlusion (elbows, knees, hands) • Minimal systemic absorption in recommended doses • Suitable for facial and flexural use with caution (short courses) How to Use • Adults and children >3 months: apply thinly 1–2 times daily to affected areas • Gently rub in until absorbed • Reduce frequency to once daily or switch to milder steroid as condition improves • Maximum 30–60 g per week in adults (less in children) • Do not use continuously longer than 4 weeks without medical review • Avoid abrupt stop after prolonged use – taper if needed • Not for infected skin unless combined with antimicrobial