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HYDROCORTISONE

Dosage form
CREAM
Labeler
JHK Inc dba American Safety & First Aid
Label updated
2024-04-25
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Hydrocortisone acetate 1%

Purpose

Anti-Itch Cream

Use

Temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations and rashes due to:

  • Eczema
  • Insect Bites
  • Poison Ivy, Oak or Sumac
  • Soaps, Detergents or Cosmetics
  • Jewelry
Warnings

For external use only

Do not use

  • With any other hydrocortisone product unless you have consulted a doctor
  • For the treatment of diaper rash, consult a doctor

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • Condition worsens
  • Symptoms persist for more than seven days
  • Symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days

Keep out of reach of children

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

Directions
  • Adults and children two years and over: apply to affected area not more than three to four times daily
  • Children under two years: Do not use
Other Information
  • Do not use if packet is torn, cut or opened
  • Store at room temperature (do not freeze)
  • See packet for Lot Number and expiration date
Inactive ingredient

Cetearyl alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Ethylhexylglycerin/Phenoxyethanol Glycerin, Glycerol fatty acid ester Mineral Oil, Petrolatum, Water

Questions?

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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 25 Packet Carton

Product #1014

Hydrocortisone Cream
USP 1%

For the temporary relief of itching
associated with minor skin
irritations and rashes.

25 - Unit Dose Packets

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 64adc8d0-7ca4-4c1a-813f-f1df47e916f2 · Version 2
NDC: 73598-1014