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1% Hydrocortisone

OTC Topical RxCUI 1043690
Contents

Overview

Active ingredient
Hydrocortisone Acetate
Route
Topical
Label date
2026-01-19

Indications and usage

Uses For temporarily relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to:

  • eczema
  • psoriasis
  • poison ivy, oak, sumac
  • insect bites
  • detergents
  • jewelry
  • cosmetics
  • soaps
  • seborrheic dermatitis Other uses of this product should only be under the advice and supervision of a doctor

Purpose

Anti itch

Dosage and administration

Directions adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily children under 2 years of age: do not use, ask a doctor For external anal itching ; adults ; when practical cleanse the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly or by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before application of this product.Children under 12 years of age with external anal itching consult a doctor.

Warnings

For external use only

Do not use

for the treatment of diaper rash. Consult a doctor. for external genital itching if you have a vaginal discharge, consult a doctor.

When using this product

this product Avoid contact with the eyes Do not begin the use of any other hydrocortisone products unless you have consulted a doctor. For genital, feminine and anal itching do not exceed the recommended daily dose unless directed by a doctor, in case of bleeding , stop use and consult a doctor Do not put this product into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

and ask a doctor if condition worsens, symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days, and do not begin use of any other hydrocortisone product unless you have asked a doctor

Active ingredient (label)

Hydrocortisone Acetate 1%

Inactive ingredients

s Cetearyl Alcohol, Petrolatum, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Water (purified)

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of the reach of children If swallowed get medical help or contact a poison control center (1-800-222-1222) right away.