| Hydrocortisone | Budesonide | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A steroid (corticosteroid) | A steroid (corticosteroid) |
| Used for | • temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to: • eczema • psoriasis • poison ivy, oak, sumac • insect bites • detergents • jewelry • cosmetics • soaps • seborrheic dermatitis • temporarily relieves exter… | s Temporarily relieves these symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: • nasal congestion • runny nose • itchy nose • sneezing |
| Usual adult dose | Not on the label | ADULTS AND CHILDREN 12 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER. |
| Children | Children 2 years of age and older: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily. | CHILDREN 6 TO UNDER 12 YEARS OF AGE the growth rate of some children may be slower while using this product. |
| Prescription (U.S.) | No (over the counter) | No (over the counter) |
| Common side effects | • condition worsens • rectal bleeding occurs • symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days, and do not begin use of any other hydrocortisone product unless you have asked a doctor | you have, or come into contact with someone who has, chickenpox, measles or tuberculosis you have or develop symptoms of an infection such as persistent fever you have any change in vision you have severe or frequent nosebleeds |
| Pregnancy | Not on the label | If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health professional before use. |
From the official U.S. labels. Brands and strengths differ between countries.
Neither official label mentions the other. That does not prove they are safe together: ask a pharmacist, and use the free interaction checker.
Check them togetherHydrocortisone is a steroid (corticosteroid) and Budesonide is a steroid (corticosteroid). Hydrocortisone is used for: • temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to: • eczema • psoriasis • poison ivy, oak, sumac • insect bites • detergents • jewelry • cosmetics • soaps • seborrheic dermatitis • temporarily relieves exter… Budesonide is used for: s Temporarily relieves these symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: • nasal congestion • runny nose • itchy nose • sneezing
Neither official label mentions the other. That does not prove they are safe together: ask a pharmacist, and use the free interaction checker.
It depends on what you are treating, your health and other medicines. Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you which one suits you; this page shows what each official label says.