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Ps-2896 Hydrocortisone Cream 1%, 0.9g

OTC Topical RxCUI 106258
Contents

Overview

Active ingredient
Hydrocortisone
Established class
Corticosteroid
Mechanism class
Corticosteroid Hormone Receptor Agonists
Route
Topical
Label date
2025-12-15

Indications and usage

Use(s) 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, detergents, cosmetics, jewelry, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, and external genital, feminine, and anal itching

Purpose

Antipruritic (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: Consult a doctor.
  • When used for anal itching, cleanse the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly. Gently dry, patting or blotting with bathroom tissue or soft cloth before applying. Children under 12: Consult a doctor before using for anal itching.

Warnings

For External Use Only If pregnant or breast-feeding Ask a health professional before use Do not use

  • In the eyes
  • For diaper rash
  • For external genital or feminine itching if you have a vaginal discharge
  • More than the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor
  • In the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • Condition worsens or if symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days (do not continue to use this or any other hydrocortisone product for longer than 7 days)
  • Bleeding occurs due to anal itching Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Do not use

  • In the eyes
  • For diaper rash
  • For external genital or feminine itching if you have a vaginal discharge
  • More than the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor
  • In 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 or if symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days (do not continue to use this or any other hydrocortisone product for longer than 7 days)
  • Bleeding occurs due to anal itching

Pregnancy or breast-feeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding Ask a health professional before use

Active ingredient (label)

Hydrocortisone USP 1%

Inactive ingredients

Cetostearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Monostearate SE, Methylchloroisthiazolinone, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Stearic Acid, Triethanolamine, White Petrolatum

Keep out of reach of children

of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.