CVS Health Hydrocortisone Anti Itch
- Dosage form
- CREAM
- Labeler
- CVS Health
- Label updated
- 2024-08-07
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- Hydrocortisone
Label information
Drug Facts
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 begin the use of any other hydrocortisone product unless you have consulted a doctor.
- for external genital, feminine and anal itching do not exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor. In case of bleeding, stop use, consult 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
- 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.
Label information
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Adults and children 2 years and older
- apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily.
Children under 2 years of age
- do not use. Consult a doctor.
For external anal itching:
- adults: when practical cleanse the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly or by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before application of this product.
- children under 12 years of age with external anal itching: consult a doctor.
Other information
store at a controlled room temperature 20 - 25ºC (68 - 77ºF).
Inactive ingredients
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Aluminum Sulfate, Beeswax, Calcium acetate, Cetearly alcohol, Dextrin, Glycerin, Maltodextrin, Methylparaben, Mineral oil , Petrolatum, propylparaben, Sodium cetearyl sulfate, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Water (purified)
Principal display panel Tube and Carton Label
CVS Health
Maxmium Strength
Cortisone Cream 1%
Anti Itch
NET WT 2 OZ (56g)
[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]
[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]
DailyMed Set ID: 546a1b8a-8254-432a-85c4-38ebee5ad568 · Version 2
NDC: 69842-155