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Hydrocortisone

Dosage form
GEL
Labeler
Walgreens
Label updated
2026-01-14
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
HYDROCORTISONE
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Drug Facts

Active Ingredients

Hydrocortisone 1%

Drug Facts

Purpose : Anti-itch

Drug Facts

Uses:

■ temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation and rashes due to: ■ eczema ■ psoriasis ■ poison ivy, oak and sumac ■insect bites ■ detergents ■ jewelry ■ cosmetics ■ soaps ■ seborrheic dermatitis ■ temporarily relieves external anal and genital itching ■ other uses of this product should oonly be under the advise and supervison of a doctor

Warnings: For external use only

Warnings: For external use only

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.

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

Directions

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 ■ If pregnant or breast-feeding: ask a health professional before use. ■ for external anal and genital itching, adults: ■ when practical, clean 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

Inactive ingredients:

Aloe extract, ascorbic acid, benzyl alcohol, ceteareth 20, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl palmitate, chamomile extract, glycerin, isopropyl myristate, isostearyl neopentanoate, methylparaben, PEG-40 stearate, petrolatum, purified water, sd 40 alcohol, vitamin A, vitamin D and vitamin E

Label information

TAMPER EVIDENT DO NOT USE IF SEAL ON TUBE IS PUNCTURED OR MISSING

Cool Relief Gel 1oz Tube

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

Cool Relief Gel 1oz

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 1ae2b37d-d5b2-74d2-e063-6294a90a0de0 · Version 3
NDC: 0363-0363