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Hydrocortisone

Dosage form
OINTMENT
Labeler
Cardinal Health
Label updated
2025-11-25
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE
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Active Ingredient

Hydrocortisone Acetate

Purpose

Antipruritic (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 sumak, soaps, detergents, cosmetics, jewelry, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis and for external genital, feminine and anal itching

Warnings

For external use only

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use

Do not use

  • in the eyes
  • for diaper rash
  • for external genital or feminine itching if you have a vaginal discharge
  • more than the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor
  • this product in the rectum by using finger or any mechanical device

Stop use and ask a doctor if

condition worsens or if symptoms persist more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days. Do not continue to use this or any other hydrocortisone product for longer than 7 days, or if bleeding occurs near anus when used for anal itching

Label information

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a poison control center (1-800-222-1222) 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 of age: consult a doctor.
  • When used for anal itching, cleanse the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly. Gently dry, patting or blotting with bathroom tissue or soft cloth before applying. Children under 12: consult a doctor before using for anal itching.
Other Information
  • Store at room temperature
  • Avoid excessive heat
Inactive Ingredients

Liquid Paraffin, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, White Soft Paraffin

Questions and comments?

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Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 884c8227-b4f3-7ef1-e053-2995a90a0ee3 · Version 7
NDC: 70000-0489