Perrigo Hydrocortisone Cream 1% Drug Facts

Perrigo Hydrocortisone Cream 1% Drug Facts
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SPL Set ID 12cd35e3-e707-4551-b778-bf615c1a8d32
Route
TOPICAL
Published
Effective Date 2025-06-17
Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients
Hydrocortisone (1 g)
Inactive Ingredients
Water Cetostearyl Alcohol Polyoxyl 20 Cetostearyl Ether Cetyl Palmitate Glycerin Isopropyl Myristate Isostearyl Neopentanoate Methylparaben Aloe Vera Leaf

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance
Color: white
Marketing Status
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Active Since 2021-09-03

Description

Hydrocortisone 1%

Purpose

Anti-itch


Medication Information

Purpose

Anti-itch

Description

Hydrocortisone 1%

Uses
  • temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to:
  • eczema
  • insect bites
  • poison ivy, oak, or sumac
  • soaps
  • detergents
  • cosmetics
  • jewelry
  • seborrheic dermatitis
  • psoriasis
  • temporarily relieves external anal and genital itching
  • other uses of this product should only be under the advice and supervision of a doctor
Warnings

For external use only

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, cleanse 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
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.
Active Ingredient

Hydrocortisone 1%

Inactive Ingredients

water, cetearyl alcohol, ceteareth-20, cetyl palmitate, glycerin, isopropyl myristate, isostearyl neopentanoate, methylparaben, aloe barbadensis leaf juice

Questions Or Comments?

1-800-719-9260

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Compare to Cortaid® active ingredient

Hydrocortisone Cream 1%

Anti-Itch Cream Maximum Strength

NET WT 1 LB (454 g)

NDC 68788-8078-2

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 (1-800-222-1222).


Structured Label Content

Uses
  • temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to:
  • eczema
  • insect bites
  • poison ivy, oak, or sumac
  • soaps
  • detergents
  • cosmetics
  • jewelry
  • seborrheic dermatitis
  • psoriasis
  • 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

Warnings

For external use only

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, cleanse 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
Do Not Use (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.
Active Ingredient (Active ingredient)

Hydrocortisone 1%

Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

water, cetearyl alcohol, ceteareth-20, cetyl palmitate, glycerin, isopropyl myristate, isostearyl neopentanoate, methylparaben, aloe barbadensis leaf juice

Questions Or Comments? (Questions or comments?)

1-800-719-9260

Principal Display Panel

Compare to Cortaid® active ingredient

Hydrocortisone Cream 1%

Anti-Itch Cream Maximum Strength

NET WT 1 LB (454 g)

NDC 68788-8078-2

When Using This Product (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 (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. (Keep out of reach of children.)

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


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