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HydrocortisoneD

Dosage form
CREAM
Labeler
NexMed (USA), Inc.
Label updated
2011-08-19
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
Hydrocortisone
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Active Ingredient

Hydrocortisone 1%

Purpose

Anti-itch cream

Uses
  • For the 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, scrapes
  • for external genital, feminine and anal itching
  • other uses of this product should be only under the advice and supervision of a doctor
Warnings

For external use only.

When using this product
  • avoid contact with the eyes
  • do not put this product into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator
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
Do not use
  • for the treatment of diaper rash. Ask a doctor
  • in the genital area if you have vaginal discharge. Ask a doctor


Keep out of reach of children

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

Directions
  • For 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: do not use, consult a doctor
  • Adults for external anal itching when practical, cleanse the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly or by patting or blotting with an appropriate cleansing pad
  • Gently dry by patting or blotting toilet tissue or a soft cloth before application of this product
  • Children under 12 years of age: for external itching consult a doctor
Other information
Store between 20⁰ and 25⁰C (68⁰ to 77⁰F)
Inactive Ingredients

citric acid, dodecyl-2-N N-dimethylaminopropionate hydrochloride, glycerin, glycerol stearate, methylparaben, petrolatum, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate, titanium dioxide

Questions?

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DailyMed Set ID: 1df6f9ac-d564-4304-a99d-5056670be66f · Version 1
NDC: 40002-003