Overview
- Active ingredient
- Hydrocortisone
- Established class
- Corticosteroid
- Mechanism class
- Corticosteroid Hormone Receptor Agonists
- Route
- Topical
- Label date
- 2026-08-16
Indications and usage
Uses temporarily relieves of itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to eczema insect bites cosmetics psoriasis detergents soaps poison ivy, oak, sumac jewelry seborrheic dermatitis temporarily relieves external anal and genital itching other uses of this product should be only under the advice and supervision of a doctor
Purpose
Anti-itch
Dosage and administration
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 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 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 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 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 Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
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 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 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)
Hydrocortisone 0.5%
Inactive ingredients
s aloe vera extract, cetostearyl alcohol, glyceryl monostearate SE, kathon CG, propylene glycol, purified water, stearic acid, trolamine, white petrolatum
Storage and handling
Other information do not use if seal on the tube is damaged or is not visible. To open, unscrew cap, pull tab to remove foil seal store at room temperature 68°-77°F (20°-25°C) see crimp of tube or carton for Lot Number and Expiry Date
Keep out of reach of children
of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.