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Hydrocortisone

OTC Topical RxCUI 198707
Contents

Overview

Active ingredient
Hydrocortisone
Established class
Corticosteroid
Mechanism class
Corticosteroid Hormone Receptor Agonists
Route
Topical
Label date
2024-02-01

Indications and usage

Uses

  • temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations and rashes due to o eczema o insect bites o poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac o soaps o detergents o cosmetics o jewelry o seborrheic dermatitis o psoriasis o external genital and anal itching
  • other uses of this product should be only under the advice and supervision of a doctor

Purpose

Anti-itch cream

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. consult a doctor For external anal itching:
  • Adults: when practical, cleanse 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 application of this product Children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor

Warnings

For external use only Do not use

  • in the eyes
  • by putting this product into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator Ask a doctor before use if you have
  • a vaginal discharge
  • rectal bleeding
  • diaper rash When using this product consult a doctor before exceeding recommended dosage Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • condition gets worse
  • condition persists for more than 7 days
  • condition clears up and occurs again within a few days. Do not begin to use any other hydrocortisone product unless you have consulted a doctor. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Do not use

  • in the eyes
  • by putting this product into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator

Ask a doctor before use if

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • a vaginal discharge
  • rectal bleeding
  • diaper rash

When using this product

this product consult a doctor before exceeding recommended dosage

Stop use and ask a doctor if

and ask a doctor if

  • condition gets worse
  • condition persists for more than 7 days
  • condition clears up and occurs again within a few days. Do not begin to use any other hydrocortisone product unless you have consulted a doctor.

Active ingredient (label)

Hydrocortisone 0.5%

Inactive ingredients

s aloe barbadensis, cetostearyl alcohol, citric acid, glycerin, glyceryl stearate, methylparaben, mineral oil, paraffin, propylparaben, purified water, sodium cetearyl sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearyl alcohol

Storage and handling

Other information

  • To open: unscrew cap, pull tab to remove foil seal, and screw cap back onto tube
  • store at room temperature
  • see carton or tube crimp for lot number and expiration date

Keep out of reach of children

of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.