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Hydrocortisone Cream

OTC Topical RxCUI 106258
Contents

Overview

Active ingredient
Hydrocortisone
Established class
Corticosteroid
Mechanism class
Corticosteroid Hormone Receptor Agonists
Route
Topical
Label date
2026-01-14

Indications and usage

Uses for the temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to: eczema, insect bites, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, soaps, jewelry, detergents, cosmetics, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, for external genital, feminine and anal itching, other uses of this product should be only 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, consult a doctor. For external anal itching - Adults: when practical, clean the affected area with mild soap and warm water, rinse thoroughly, gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before applicaion of this product. Children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor.

Warnings

For external use only

Do not use

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

Stop use and ask a doctor if

and ask a doctor if symptoms last for more than 7 days, the condition gets worse, symptoms clear up and occur again in a few days, rectal bleeding occurs, consult doctor promptly

Active ingredient (label)

Hydrocortisone, USP 1%

Inactive ingredients

s aloe vera concentrate, ascorbic acid, benzyl alcohol, ceteareth-20, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl palmitate, chamomile extract, glycerin, isopropyl myristate, isostearyl neopentanoate, methylparaben, peg-40 stearate, petrolatum, purified water, retinyl palmitate, tocopherol, vitamin D

Storage and handling

Other information Storage temperature: not to exceed 30 o C (86 o F). Protect from freezing. Before using any medication, read all label directions. Keep carton, it contains important information.

Keep out of reach of children

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