Efcortelan
A Hydrocortisone brand by GlaxoSmithKline — cream, made in United Kingdom.
NAFDAC registration
We don't have a NAFDAC registration number on record for this brand. Every registered medicine sold in Nigeria carries one on its pack — check the pack and verify the number before buying.
Efcortelan at a glance
- Generic name
- Hydrocortisone
- Manufacturer
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Form
- Cream
- Available strengths
- 0.5% cream, 1% cream, 2.5% cream
- Made in
- United Kingdom
- NAFDAC reg. no.
- not on our records
Efcortelan price in Nigeria
Online pharmacy listings for Hydrocortisone products ranged from ₦1,660 to ₦1,660 (median ₦1,660) as of July 2026.
Figures cover Hydrocortisone products across brands and pack sizes, sampled from licensed Nigerian online pharmacies — indicative only. Track month-by-month movement on the Medicine Price Index.
About Hydrocortisone
Hydrocortisone is the mildest topical corticosteroid available in Nigeria and one of the most commonly used medications for treating inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema, contact dermatitis, insect bites, and heat rash. Hydrocortisone is a synthetic form of cortisol, a hormone naturally produced by the adrenal glands in the body. When applied to the skin as a cream or ointment, it works by reducing inflammation, redness, itching, and swelling. It does this by suppressing the release of inflammatory chemicals in the skin, calming the immune response that causes the uncomfortable symptoms. Because hydrocortisone is classified as a mild (Group VII) topical corticosteroid, it is considered safe enough for over-the-counter sale in Nigeria for short-term use, and it is widely available in pharmacies from Ikeja in Lagos to Wuse in Abuja and Sabon Gari in Kano.
Read the full Hydrocortisone guide — dosage, side effects, warnings, and all registered brands.
Frequently asked questions
Registration details are shown exactly as recorded in the NAFDAC Greenbook (our copy: July 2026). Listings can lag renewals — always confirm current status on the official Greenbook before acting on it. Content updated July 2026.