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Hydrocortisone Cream

Dosage form
CREAM
Labeler
Trifecta Pharmaceuticals USA
Label updated
2024-03-20
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
HYDROCORTISONE
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active Ingredient

Hydrocortisone 1%

Purpose

Anti-Itch

Uses

Temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation and rashes due to:

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

Other uses of this product should be only under the advice and supervision of a doctor

Keep out of reach of children

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

Warnings
  • for external use only
Directions

Adults and children 2 years and older

  • apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily

Children under 2 years of age

  • do not use, consult a doctor

For external and anal ithcing

  • adults: When practical, cleanse the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly or by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before application of this product.
  • children under 12 years of age with external anal itching, consult a doctor.
Do Not Use
  • For the treatment of diaper rash, consult a doctor
  • For external genital itching if you have a vaginal discharge, consult a doctor
When using this product
  • avoid contact with the eyes
  • do not begin the use of any other hydrocortisone product unless you have consulted a doctor
  • for external genital, feminine and anal itching do not exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor. In case of bleeding, stop use, consult a doctor.
  • Do not put this product into the rectum by using fingersor any mechanical device or applicator.
Stop Using this product and ask a doctor if
  • Conditions worsen
  • Symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days, discontinue use of this product and do not begin use of any other hydrocortisone product unless directed by a doctor.
Questions

Call 1-800-883-0085

Inactive Ingredients

Cetyl alcohol, Edetate disodium, methylparaben, mineral oil, mono-and-di-glycerides, petrolatum, polysorbate 60, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sorbitan monostearate.

Other Information

Store at controlled room temperature 20°C - 25°C (68°F - 77°F).

Other Information

Proudly Distributed By:

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc.

Kansas City, Kansas 66106

Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 141aa2a7-8789-1127-e063-6294a90a2d23 · Version 1
NDC: 69396-147