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HYDROCORTISONE

Dosage form
OINTMENT
Labeler
Water-Jel Technologies
Label updated
2025-12-31
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE
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Active ingredient

Hydrocortisone acetate (equivalent to  Hydrocortisone 1%)

Purpose

Anti-itch cream

Uses
  • for the temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations and rashes
  • other uses of this product should be only under the advice and supervision of a doctor
Warnings

For external use only

Do not use

for the treatment of diaper rash. Consult a doctor

When using this product

  • avoid contact with eyes
  • do not begin use of any other hydrocortisone product unless you've consulted a doctor

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • condition worsens
  • symptoms persist more than 7 days
  • condition clears up and occurs again within a few days

Keep out of the reach of children

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

Directions
  • 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; do not use, consult a doctor
Other information
  • clean the affected area
  • store at room temperature
  • do not use any opened or torn packets
  • you may report a serious adverse reaction to this product to 855-428-6074
Inactive ingredients

cetyl alcohol, citric acid, diazolidinyl urea, edetate disodium, glycerin, glyceryl monostearate, methylparaben, mineral oil, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, propylparaben, stearic acid, trolamine, water

Questions ?

855-428-6074

www.safeguardmedical.com


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DailyMed Set ID: 3d34ae31-265a-46bc-a52d-546ea5bb24b6 · Version 7
NDC: 59898-800