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Maximum Strength Hydrocortisone Anti-itch

256994 Tube
Dosage form
CREAM
Labeler
Target Corporation
Label updated
2024-01-17
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
HYDROCORTISONE
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Active Ingredient

Hydrocortisone 1.0%

Purpose

Anti-itch

Uses

For 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
  • external feminine, genital and anal itching.
  • 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.
  • for external genital itching if you have a vaginal discharge, consult a doctor.

When using this product 

  • avoid contact with eyes
  • do not use more than directed unless told ot do so by a doctor
  • 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, discontinue use of this product and do not begin use of any other hydrocortisone product unless directed by a doctor.
  • rectal bleeding occurs 
Label information

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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: ask a doctor

 For external anal and genital itching, adults:

  • ■ when practical, clean 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
Other information

store at a controlled room temperature 20 - 25ºC (68 - 77ºF).

Inactive Ingredients:

 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Aluminum Sulfate, Beeswax, Calcium Acetate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dextrin, Glycerin, Maltodextrin, Methylparaben, Mineral Oil, Petrolatum, Propylparaben, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Purified Water

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256994 Tube
556994 Carton

Target Up&Up       NDC 11673-890-56

Maxminium Strenght Hydrocortisone Cream 

Hydrocortisone 1%

Anti-itch 

NET WT 2OZ (56g)

TOTAL NET WT 4OZ (112g)

DailyMed Set ID: 4ff39cb8-3a20-4fe7-9829-1e882a484668 · Version 2
NDC: 11673-890