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.