Overview
- Active ingredient
- Hydrocortisone
- Established class
- Corticosteroid
- Mechanism class
- Corticosteroid Hormone Receptor Agonists
- Route
- Topical
- Label date
- 2026-01-14
Indications and usage
Drug Facts Uses:
- temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation and rashes due to:
- eczema
- psoriasis
- poison ivy, oak and sumac
- insect bites
- detergents
- jewelry
- cosmetics
- soaps
- seborrheic dermatitis
- temporarily relieves external anal and genital itching
- other uses of this product should oonly be under the advise and supervison of a doctor
Purpose
Drug Facts Purpose : Anti-itch
Dosage and administration
Directions Directions
- for itching of skin irritation, inflammation, and rashes:
- 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: ask a doctor
- If pregnant or breast-feeding: ask a health professional before use.
- for external anal and genital itching, adults:
- when practical, clean the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly
- gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before applying
- apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
- children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Warnings
For external use only Warnings: For external use only
Do not use
Do not use
- in the genital area if you have a vaginal discharge. Consult a doctor.
- for the treatment of diaper rash. Consult a doctor.
When using this product
this product When using this product
- avoid contact with eyes
- do not use more than directed unless told to do so by a doctor
- do not put directly into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator
Stop use and ask a doctor if
and ask a doctor if Stop use 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.
- rectal bleeding occurs
Active ingredient (label)
Drug Facts Active Ingredients Hydrocortisone 1%
Inactive ingredients
s: Aloe extract, ascorbic acid, benzyl alcohol, ceteareth 20, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl palmitate, chamomile extract, glycerin, isopropyl myristate, isostearyl neopentanoate, methylparaben, PEG-40 stearate, petrolatum, purified water, sd 40 alcohol, vitamin A, vitamin D and vitamin E
Keep out of reach of children
of children Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. 1-800-222-1222