Hydrocortisone
- Dosage form
- LOTION
- Labeler
- Mericon Industries
- Label updated
- 2026-03-17
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- HYDROCORTISONE
Label information
Drug Facts
Active Ingredient
Hydrocortisone 1%
Purpose
Anti-itch
Uses
For the temporary relief associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation and rashes due to:
- eczema
- seborrheic dermatitis
- psoriasis
- insect bites
- poison ivy, oak, sumac
- soaps
- detergents
- cosmetics
- jewelry
- external 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
- avoid contact with the eyes
Stop using this product and ask a doctor
- if condition worsens, or if symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days
- before you begin using any other hydrocortisone product
Do not use this product and ask a doctor
- if you have a vaginal discharge
- before treating diaper rash
- before using on children under 2 years of age
For external anal itching users
- do not exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor
- in case of bleeding, consult a doctor promptly
- do not put this product into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator
Label information
Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children
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
Label information
For External Anal Itching Users
- adults: when practical, cleanse the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly, and gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before application of this product
- children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor
Other Information
- store at 55 to 76F
Inactive Ingredients
stearic acid, propylene glycol, lanolin alcohol in mineral oil, isopropyl in myristate, cetyl alcohol, mono- and di-glycerides, polysorbate 80, sorbitan monooleate, a scent and purified water preserved with methylparaben and propylparaben.
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 114 g Bottle Label
0394-0859-32
Mericon Industries, Inc.
Hydrocortisone 1%
Lotion
Anti-Itch
Poison Ivy
Poison Oak
Poison Sumac
Hives • Rashes
Net Wt. 4 oz. (114g)
[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]
DailyMed Set ID: 8f351b04-8f6d-4353-9100-13a8a80d656a · Version 3
NDC: 0394-0859