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Can Locoid (hydrocortisone butyrate) be used during breastfeeding, and where should application be avoided?

Name: Can Locoid (hydrocortisone butyrate) be used during breastfeeding, and where should application be avoided?
Published: 2026-11-08T01:53:42.239Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Locoid Lipocream (hydrocortisone butyrate) can be used during breastfeeding, but application directly on the breast should be avoided.

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Locoid LipocreamNeon Healthcare Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 23Document updated 25 March 2025

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