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Hydrocortisone Ointment

OTC Topical RxCUI 203105
Contents

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.