Locoid Lotion and Taclonex (Calcipotriene and Betamethasone Ointment)

• Generic Name: hydrocortisone topical
• Dosage Forms: cream, topical lotion
• Other Brand Names: Ala-Cort, Aquanil HC, Beta HC, Cortizone-5, Dermarest Plus Anti-Itch, Dermasorb HC, Dermtex HC, Gynecort Maximum Strength, Hydro Skin, Instacort, Itch-X Lotion, Locoid, Pandel, Pediaderm HC, Sarnol-HC, Anucort-HC, Anumed-HC, Anusol-HC, Cortizone-10 Anal Itch Cream, Hemorrhoidal HC, Hemril-30, Hemril-HC Uniserts, Preparation H Hydrocortisone, Procto-Kit 1%, Procto-Kit 25%, Procto-Pak 1%, Proctocort, Proctocream-HC, Proctosert HC, Proctosol-HC, Proctozone HC, Proctozone-H, Recort Plus, Rectasol-HC, Tucks HC, Cortizone-10, ProctoCare-HC

Hydrocortisone is a topical steroid that reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation.

Locoid is used to treat inflammation of the skin caused by a number of conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, or psoriasis. This medicine will not treat skin infections.

There are many brands and forms of hydrocortisone topical available. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet.

Locoid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: betamethasone / calcipotriene topical
• Dosage Forms: ointment
• Other Brand Names: Enstilar, Taclonex, Taclonex Scalp, Dovobet

• It is used to treat plaque psoriasis.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.