Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
Label; Hydrocortisone Ointment, USP 1% Tube; Hydrocortisone Ointment, USP 1% carton
- Label
- Hydrocortisone Ointment, USP 1% Tube
- Hydrocortisone Ointment, USP 1% carton
Overview
Uses For 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 for external genital, feminine, and anal itching.
Indications & Usage
Uses For 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 for external genital, feminine, and anal itching.
Dosage & 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 & Precautions
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 this product in the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator Ask a doctor before use if you are using any other hydrocortisone product 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, or if bleeding occurs near anus when used for anal itching Keep out of reach of children If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Purpose
Purpose Antipruritic (Anti-Itch)
Do Not 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 this product in the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator Ask a doctor before use if you are using any other hydrocortisone product
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
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, or if bleeding occurs near anus when used for anal itching
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.
Storage & Handling
Other Information Do not use if seal on the tube is damaged or is not visible. To open, unscrew cap, pull tab to remove foil seal Store at room temperature Avoid excessive heat Preserve in well-closed container See crimp of tube or carton for Lot Number and Expiry Date
Questions
Questions? Contact 1-800-707-4621 Manufactured in India by: Gopaldas Visram & Company Limited Plot No. A327, T.T.C Indl. Area, M.I.D.C Mahape, Navi Mumbai - 400710. Mfg. Lic. No.: KD/503 For BluePoint Laboratories Rev 01/2022
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