drug facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients

hydrocortisone (1 h)

Inactive Ingredients

cetyl alcohol butylated hydroxytoluene glycerin glyceryl monostearate isopropyl myristate methylparaben squalane stearic acid propylparaben water

Identifiers & Packaging

Marketing Status

otc monograph not final active Since 2010-09-01

Medication Information

Warnings

For external use only

Uses

temporarily relieves itching associated with minor sin irritation, inflammation and rashes due to:

eczema
psoriasis
seborrheic dermatitis
poison ivy, oak, sumac
insect bites
soaps and detergents
cosmetics
jewelry
external feminine and anal itching

Other uses of this product: ask a doctor

Purpose

Anti-itch

Directions

apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
for external anal itching: when practical, clean area with mild soap and warm water, rinse thoroughly, gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before application of this product
children under 2 years, or children under 12 years with external anal itching: do not use, ask a doctor

Other Information

store at room temperature, protect from freezing

Description

Hydrocortisone 1%

Section 51727-6

Cetyl alcohol, Butylated hydroxytoluene, Glycerin, Glyceryl monostearate, Isopropyl myristate, Myristoyl/palmitoyl/oxostearamide/arachamide MEA, Methylparaben, PEG-15 glyceryl stearate, Squalane, Stearic acid, Propylparaben, Purified water

Section 51945-4

Hydrocortisone

Do Not Use

in or near the eyes
by putting directly into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator
for external feminine itching if you have a vaginal discharge
for diaper rash; ask a doctor

Active Ingredient

Hydrocortisone 1%

When Using This Product

for external anal itching, do not exceed recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor

Stop Use and Ask A Doctor If

condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days
symptoms clear up and return within a few days
rectal bleeding occurs

Keep Out of Reach of Children

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control

Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are

using any other hydrocortisone product

Structured Label Content

Warnings

For external use only

Uses

temporarily relieves itching associated with minor sin irritation, inflammation and rashes due to:

eczema
psoriasis
seborrheic dermatitis
poison ivy, oak, sumac
insect bites
soaps and detergents
cosmetics
jewelry
external feminine and anal itching

Other uses of this product: ask a doctor

Purpose

Anti-itch

Directions

apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
for external anal itching: when practical, clean area with mild soap and warm water, rinse thoroughly, gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before application of this product
children under 2 years, or children under 12 years with external anal itching: do not use, ask a doctor

Other Information (Other information)

store at room temperature, protect from freezing

Section 51727-6 (51727-6)

Cetyl alcohol, Butylated hydroxytoluene, Glycerin, Glyceryl monostearate, Isopropyl myristate, Myristoyl/palmitoyl/oxostearamide/arachamide MEA, Methylparaben, PEG-15 glyceryl stearate, Squalane, Stearic acid, Propylparaben, Purified water

Section 51945-4 (51945-4)

Hydrocortisone

Do Not Use (Do not use)

in or near the eyes
by putting directly into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator
for external feminine itching if you have a vaginal discharge
for diaper rash; ask a doctor

Active Ingredient

Hydrocortisone 1%

When Using This Product (When using this product)

for external anal itching, do not exceed recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor

Stop Use and Ask A Doctor If (Stop use and ask a doctor if)

condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days
symptoms clear up and return within a few days
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

Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are (Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are)

using any other hydrocortisone product

Advanced Ingredient Data

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Raw Label Data

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