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Dr. Sheffield Hydrocortisone Anti itch

Dosage form
CREAM
Labeler
Sheffield Pharmaceuticals LLC
Label updated
2023-10-30
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
Hydrocortisone
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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, Benzyl alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetyl palmitate, Glycerin, Isopropyl myristate, Isostearyl neopentanoate, Methylparaben, PEG-40 stearate, Propylene glycol, Purified water

Principal Display Panel – 1oz Carton Label

Compare to the active ingredient of Cortizone●10 ® *

NDC 11527-052-55

Hydrocortisone MAXIMUM STRENGTH

Net Wt. 1 oz (28g) Hydrocortisone 1% Anti-itch Cream

Dr. Sheffield's

SHEAF-FIELD TM

Made in the USA

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

Principal Display Panel – 1oz Tube Label

NDC 11527-052-55

Hydrocortisone MAXIMUM STRENGTH

Net Wt. 1 oz (28g) Hydrocortisone 1% Anti-itch Cream

Dr. Sheffield's

SHEAF-FIELD TM

Made in the USA

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 71c9f2f4-2188-45eb-b55e-3856ac78070b · Version 4
NDC: 11527-052