What is Preparation H: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

What is Preparation H: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025 • Published Dec 30, 2020

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Preparation H overview

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Generic Names:

Hydrocortisone

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What is Preparation H used for?

What form(s) does Preparation H come in

What are common Preparation H doses?

Tube 26GM of 1-0.25-14.4-15%
Tube 26GM of 0.25-50%
Tube 26GM of 1%
Tube 28GM of 0.25-14-74.9%
Tube 51GM of 1-0.25-14.4-15%
Tube 51GM of 0.25-50%
Tube 57GM of 0.25-14-74.9%
Box 12 Suppository
Box 24 Suppository
Box 48 Suppository
Package 48 Pad

Common Preparation H prescriptions

Preparation H
12 suppository box
Preparation H
48 suppository box
Preparation H
26gm of 1% tube
Preparation H
28gm of 0.25-14-74.9% tube
Preparation H
30gm of 5-14.4% tube
Preparation H
57gm of 0.25-14-74.9% tube
Preparation H
26gm of 1-0.25-14.4-15% tube of cream
Preparation H
51gm of 1-0.25-14.4-15% tube of cream
Preparation H
26gm of 0.25-50% tube of gel
Preparation H
28gm of 0.25-14-74.9% tube of ointment
Preparation H
57gm of 0.25-14-74.9% tube of ointment

How to take Preparation H

What to do if you miss a dose of Preparation H

Preparation H contraindications