Equate Hydrocortisone Topical
- Dosage form
- CREAM
- Labeler
- WalMart
- Label updated
- 2025-01-16
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- Hydrocortisone
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
equate™
Compare to
Cortaid®
active
ingredient*
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