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Equate Hydrocortisone Topical

Dosage form
CREAM
Labeler
WalMart
Label updated
2025-01-16
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
Hydrocortisone
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Hydrocortisone 1%

Purpose

Antipruritic (anti-itch)

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
  • and for external anal and genital itching
Warnings

For external use only.

Avoid contact with eyes.

Do not use

  • if you have a vaginal discharge. Consult a doctor.

When using this product

  • 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

  • condition worsens
  • symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days
  • bleeding occurs

Label information

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions

For itching associated with minor skin irritations, 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: Consult a doctor

For external anal and genital itching: Adults and children 12 years of age and older:

  • when practical, cleanse the affected area with mild soap or warm water and rinse thoroughly or by patting or blotting with an appropriate cleansing pad
  • gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before application of this product
  • apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily

Children under 12 years of age: Consult a doctor

Other information
  • store at 15 to 30°C (59 to 86°F)
  • Tamper Evident: DO NOT USE IF SEAL ON TUBE IS BROKEN OR MISSING.
Inactive ingredients

aloe barbadensis leaf juice, carbomer, cetyl alcohol, DMDM hydantoin, glyceryl stearate, isopropyl alcohol, methylparaben, mineral oil, polysorbate-20, propylparaben, purified water, stearic acid, triethanolamine, trisodium EDTA

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Label information

DISTRIBUTED BY: Walmart Inc.,
Bentonville, AR 72716

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 28 g Bottle Carton

NDC 79903-091-01

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MAXIMUM STRENGTH

Hydrocortisone
Cream

Relief In A Soothing &
Cooling Cream

Fast Itch Relief:

  • Eczema
  • Psoriasis
  • Seborrheic Dermatitis
  • Soaps
  • Insect Bites
  • Poison Ivy, Oak & Sumac
  • And More

NET WT 1 OZ (28g)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 1f64555d-f77e-4a83-b222-fdb3ed7d8853 · Version 3
NDC: 79903-091