Overview
- Active ingredient
- Hydrocortisone
- Established class
- Corticosteroid
- Mechanism class
- Corticosteroid Hormone Receptor Agonists
- Route
- Topical
- Label date
- 2024-08-02
Indications and usage
Uses
- temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to:
- eczema
- psoriasis
- poison ivy, oak, sumac
- insect bites
- detergents
- jewelry
- cosmetics
- soaps
- seborrheic dermatitis
- temporarily relieves external anal and genital itching
- other uses of this product should only be 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 time daily children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor for external anal itching, adults:when practical, clean the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughlygently 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 and precautions
Drug Facts
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
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
Active ingredient (label)
Hydrocortisone 1%
Inactive ingredients
Petrolatum
Keep out of reach of children
of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.