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Hydrocortisone aceponate for Animals: Mechanism, Doses by Species & Brands

Reviewed by Dr. Ravi Baraiya, B.V.Sc.Updated 2 Nov 20261 source

Hydrocortisone aceponate is a topical glucocorticoid sprayed on the skin of dogs for inflammatory and itchy skin conditions (Cortavance, 0.584 mg/mL): 2 pump sprays per 10 cm × 10 cm of skin once a day for 7 days ^[1].

Drug class: Topical corticosteroid (glucocorticoid)
Brands on this site: Cortavance

What hydrocortisone aceponate is used for

Dogs: symptomatic treatment of inflammatory and pruritic skin conditions ^[1].

Safety, contraindications and precautions

Do not use on skin ulcers ^[1].
Not for animals with hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s disease) ^[1].
Not recommended under 7 months of age — glucocorticoids slow growth ^[1].

Brands that contain hydrocortisone aceponate

Brand	Company	Contains	Market
Cortavance	Virbac India	Hydrocortisone aceponate	India

Frequently asked questions

How much Cortavance spray is used?

2 pump sprays per 10 cm × 10 cm square of skin, once a day for 7 days ^[1].

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Medically reviewed by

Dr. Ravi Baraiya, B.V.Sc.

Veterinarian · Reviewed 2 Nov 2026

References

CORTAVANCE topical spray — Canadian labelDrugs.com Vet — Canadian label text, Virbac · 2026 · Product label
Passage read from this source
hydrocortisone aceponate, 0.584 mg/mL in a suitable solvent, propylene glycol methyl ether for dermatologic use in dogs.
This dose can be achieved with 2 pump spray activations over a 10 cm x 10 cm square surface area of skin.
Repeat treatment once daily for 7 consecutive days.
Do not use on cutaneous ulcers.

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