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hydrocortisone

Dosage form
CREAM
Labeler
Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Label updated
2026-04-29
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
HYDROCORTISONE
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Active ingredient

Hydrocortisone 1%

Purpose

Anti-itch

Uses
  • •temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to:
  • •eczema
  • •insect bites
  • •poison ivy, oak, or sumac
  • •soaps
  • •detergents
  • •cosmetics
  • •jewelry
  • •seborrheic dermatitis
  • •psoriasis
  • •temporarily relieves external anal and genital itching
  • •other uses of this product should only be under the advice and supervision of a doctor
Warnings

For external use only

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

  • •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

  • •rectal bleeding occurs
  • •condition worsens, symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days, and do not use this or any other hydrocortisone product unless you have asked a doctor

Keep out of reach of children.

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

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: do not use, ask doctor
  • for external anal and genital itching, adults:
  • •when practical, cleanse 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

water, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl palmitate, glycerin, isopropyl myristate, isostearyl neopentanoate, ceteareth-20, diazolidinyl urea, sorbic acid, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, BHT, sodium hydroxide

Questions or comments?

1-800-719-9260

Principal Display Panel

Hydrocortisone Cream 1%

Maximum Strength Anti-Itch Cream

Helps skin appear visibly healthier from:

• Redness & dryness

• Flaking & scaling

• Cracking

NET WT 1 OZ (28g)

Padagis®

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 2dc7f76f-f9ad-46ba-8b41-952e1c15f052 · Version 9
NDC: 45802-438