2.5% Hydrocortisone in Glaxal Base

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2.5% Hydrocortisone in Glaxal Base

 

You receive the following prescription from a regular female patient:

 

2.5% HC in Glaxal

Sig: Apply bid for 5 days then prn

Mitte: 30 grams

 

As this strength of hydrocortisone cream is not available commercially, your pharmacy regularly compounds it and so has hydrocortisone powder in stock.

 

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Calculate the amount of each ingredient required and complete a batch sheet.

 

Describe geometric dilution.

 

Prepare a product label, including expiry date.

 

What is a possible therapeutic indication for this product?

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