Corti Sav Cream

Generic name:hydrocortisone and iodoquinol
Dosage form: cream

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 1, 2021.

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Corti Sav Cream Description

Contains hydrocortisone 1% and iodoquinol 1% in a greaseless cream of cetyl alcohol, glyceryl monostearate SE, isopropyl myristate, lanolin alcohol, mineral oil, polyoxyl 40 stearate, polysorbate 20, polysorbate 60, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbic acid, and sorbitan monostearate.

Paraben Free.

Chemically, hydrocortisone is [Pregn-4-ene-3, 20-dione, 11, 17, 21-trihydroxy-, (11β)-] with the molecular formula C 21H 30O 5) and is represented by the following structural formula:

and iodoquinol, 5, 7-diiodo-8-quinolinol (C 9H 5I 2NO) is represented by the following structural formula:

Hydrocortisone is an anti-inflammatory and antipruritic agent, while iodoquinol is an antifungal and antibacterial agent.

Corti Sav Cream - Clinical Pharmacology

Hydrocortisone has an anti-inflammatory, antipruritic and vasoconstrictive properties. While the mechanism of anti-inflammatory activity is unclear, there is evidence to suggest that a recognizable correlation exists between vasoconstrictor potency and the therapeutic efficacy in humans lodoquinol has both antifungal and antibacterial properties.

Pharmacokinetics

The extent of the percutaneous absorption of topical steroids is determined by many factors including the vehicle, the integrity of the epidermal barrier and the use of occlusive dressings. Hydrocortisone can be absorbed from normal intact skin. Inflammation and/or other inflammatory disease processes in the skin increase percutaneous absorption. Occlusive dressings substantially increase the percutaneous absorption of topical corticosteroids. Once absorbed through the skin, hydrocortisone is metabolized in the liver and most body tissue to hydrogeneted and degra...