Drug Facts

Drug Facts
SPL v7
SPL
SPL Set ID d6148d77-ef6f-4552-b5ba-43b429923f19
Route
TOPICAL
Published
Effective Date 2021-03-10
Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients
Hydrocortisone (10 mg)
Inactive Ingredients
Anhydrous Citric Acid Butylated Hydroxyanisole Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, Unspecified Cetyl Alcohol Citric Acid Monohydrate Edetate Disodium Glycerin Glyceryl Oleate Glyceryl Monostearate Lanolin Methylparaben Propyl Gallate Propylene Glycol Propylparaben Water Dimethicone 350 Sodium Benzoate Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Stearyl Alcohol Petrolatum Xanthan Gum

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance
Color: white
Marketing Status
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Completed Since 2020-02-28 Until 2026-12-31

Description

Active ingredient Hydrocortisone 1%


Medication Information

Warnings and Precautions

Warnings

For external use only

Indications and Usage

Uses

  • temporary relief of external anal itching
  • temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations and rashes
  • other uses of this product should be only under the advice and supervision of a doctor
Dosage and Administration

Directions

  • adults: when practical, cleanse the affected area by patting or blotting with an appropriate cleansing wipe. Gently dry by patting or blotting with a tissue or soft cloth before application of this product.
  • when first opening the tube, puncture foil seal with top end of cap
  • adults and children 12 years of age and older: apply to the affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
  • children under 12 years of age: do not use, consult a doctor
Description

Active ingredient Hydrocortisone 1%

Section 44425-7

Other information

store at 20–25°C (68–77°F)

Section 50565-1

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Section 50570-1

Do not usefor the treatment of diaper rash. Consult a doctor.

Section 51727-6

Inactive ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, butylated hydroxyanisole, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, cetyl alcohol, citric acid monohydrate, edetate disodium, glycerin, glyceryl oleate, glyceryl stearate, lanolin, methylparaben, propyl gallate, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, simethicone emulsion, sodium benzoate, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearyl alcohol, white petrolatum, xanthan gum

Section 53413-1

Questions or comments?

Call weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM EST at 1-800-99PrepHor 1-800-997-7374

Section 55105-1

Purpose

Anti-itch

Section 55106-9

Active ingredient

Hydrocortisone 1%

When Using This Product
  • avoid contact with the eyes
  • do not exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor
  • do not put into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator
Stop Use and Ask A Doctor If
  • bleeding occurs
  • condition worsens
  • symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days. Do not begin use of any other hydrocortisone product unless you have consulted a doctor.
Principal Display Panel 26 G Tube Label

PREPARATION H ®

soothing

RELIEF

anti-itch cream

HYDROCORTISONE 1%

Maximum Strength

Without a Prescription

Effective Itch Relief

No Added Fragrance

NET WT 0.9 OZ (26 g)

Principal Display Panel 26 G Tube Carton

NEW!

PREPARATION H ®

soothing

RELIEF

anti-itch cream

HYDROCORTISONE 1%

Maximum Strength

Without a Prescription

Effective Itch Relief

No Added Fragrance

ONE TUBE / NET WT 0.9 0Z (26 g)


Structured Label Content

Indications and Usage (34067-9)

Uses

  • temporary relief of external anal itching
  • temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations and rashes
  • other uses of this product should be only under the advice and supervision of a doctor
Dosage and Administration (34068-7)

Directions

  • adults: when practical, cleanse the affected area by patting or blotting with an appropriate cleansing wipe. Gently dry by patting or blotting with a tissue or soft cloth before application of this product.
  • when first opening the tube, puncture foil seal with top end of cap
  • adults and children 12 years of age and older: apply to the affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
  • children under 12 years of age: do not use, consult a doctor
Warnings and Precautions (34071-1)

Warnings

For external use only

Section 44425-7 (44425-7)

Other information

store at 20–25°C (68–77°F)

Section 50565-1 (50565-1)

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Section 50570-1 (50570-1)

Do not usefor the treatment of diaper rash. Consult a doctor.

Section 51727-6 (51727-6)

Inactive ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, butylated hydroxyanisole, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, cetyl alcohol, citric acid monohydrate, edetate disodium, glycerin, glyceryl oleate, glyceryl stearate, lanolin, methylparaben, propyl gallate, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, simethicone emulsion, sodium benzoate, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearyl alcohol, white petrolatum, xanthan gum

Section 53413-1 (53413-1)

Questions or comments?

Call weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM EST at 1-800-99PrepHor 1-800-997-7374

Section 55105-1 (55105-1)

Purpose

Anti-itch

Section 55106-9 (55106-9)

Active ingredient

Hydrocortisone 1%

When Using This Product (When using this product)
  • avoid contact with the eyes
  • do not exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor
  • do not put 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)
  • bleeding occurs
  • condition worsens
  • symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days. Do not begin use of any other hydrocortisone product unless you have consulted a doctor.
Principal Display Panel 26 G Tube Label (PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 26 g Tube Label)

PREPARATION H ®

soothing

RELIEF

anti-itch cream

HYDROCORTISONE 1%

Maximum Strength

Without a Prescription

Effective Itch Relief

No Added Fragrance

NET WT 0.9 OZ (26 g)

Principal Display Panel 26 G Tube Carton (PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 26 g Tube Carton)

NEW!

PREPARATION H ®

soothing

RELIEF

anti-itch cream

HYDROCORTISONE 1%

Maximum Strength

Without a Prescription

Effective Itch Relief

No Added Fragrance

ONE TUBE / NET WT 0.9 0Z (26 g)


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