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Using hydrocortisone for skin with other medicines and herbal supplements - Brand names: Dermacort, Derma Care, HC45

Cautions with other medicines

It's very unlikely that other medicines will affect the way hydrocortisone works. This includes prescribed medicines and ones you buy from a pharmacy or shop.

Mixing hydrocortisone skin treatments with herbal remedies and supplements

There's not enough information to say that complementary medicines, herbal remedies and supplements are safe to take while using hydrocortisone. They're not tested in the same way as pharmacy and prescription medicines. They're generally not tested for the effect they have on other medicines.

Important: Medicine safety

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you're taking any other medicines, including herbal remedies, vitamins or supplements.

Page last reviewed: 22 December 2023
Next review due: 22 December 2026