Ingredient

Hydrocortisone Acetate

Hydrocortisone acetate is a steroidal drug used to reduce inflammation and allergic reactions.

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MFDS ingredient code M223353

What does it do?

Hydrocortisone acetate is a medication belonging to the corticosteroid class, primarily used to alleviate skin inflammation and allergy symptoms. It also helps reduce swelling and itching through its vasoconstrictive effects.

This ingredient inhibits the production of substances in the body that cause inflammation, leading to reduced inflammation and swelling. It also modulates the immune response to alleviate excessive allergic reactions.

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Good to know

Hydrocortisone acetate has relatively fewer side effects compared to other corticosteroids and has been developed in a form suitable for direct application to the skin. For this reason, it is widely used in topical treatments.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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