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Corticosteroid- Medium TO Very High Potency (Topical Application Route)
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Description
Topical corticosteroids are used to help relieve redness, swelling, itching, and discomfort of many skin problems. These medicines are like cortisone. They belong to the general family of medicines called steroids.
These corticosteroids are available only with your doctor's prescription.
Once a medicine has been approved for marketing for a certain use, experience may show that it is also useful for other medical problems. Although this use is not included in product labeling, topical corticosteroids may be used in certain patients with the following medical condition:
- Phimosis
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
- Cream
- Ointment
- Tape
- Solution
- Gel/Jelly
- Lotion
- Foam
- Emollient Cream
- Kit
- Spray
