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Hydrocortisone

Dosage form
CREAM
Labeler
A-S Medication Solutions
Label updated
2017-09-25
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
HYDROCORTISONE
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient

Hydrocortisone 1.0%

Purpose

Anti-itch

Uses

for the temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation and rashes due to:

  • cosmetics
  • soaps
  • jewelry
  • insect bites
  • psoriasis
  • eczema
  • detergents
  • seborrheic dermatitis
  • external genital and anal itching
  • poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac

Other uses of this product should be only under the advice and supervision of a doctor.

Do not use
  • for the treatment of diaper rash. Consult a doctor.
  • for external genital itching if you have vaginal discharge. Consult a doctor.
When using this product
  • avoid contact with eyes   
  • do not use more than directed unless told to do so by a doctor  
  • do not put directly 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, and do not begin use of any other hydrocortisone product unless you have asked a doctor  
  • rectal bleeding occurs
Keep out of reach of children.

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

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

  • 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 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F)
  • lot number and expiration date: See crimp of tube or box

You may report serious side effects to: 130 Vintage Drive, Huntsville, AL 35811.

Inactive ingredients

cetyl alcohol, diazolidinyl urea, isopropyl palmitate, mineral oil/lanolin alcohol, polysorbate 40, propylene glycol, propylene glycol monostearate, purified water, sorbic acid, sorbitan monopalmitate, stearyl alcohol, xanthan gum

Label information

Made in the USA
for Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
Huntsville, AL 35811

Rev. 5/15 R6
8265556  0534

HOW SUPPLIED

Product: 50090-0232

NDC: 50090-0232-0 28.4 g in a TUBE

hydrocortisone

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 8ddf1662-f626-4987-b704-729c008fdd80 · Version 4
NDC: 50090-0232