Hydrocortisone

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Hydrocortisone 1.0%

Purpose

Anti-itch

Uses

• for the temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflamation and rashes due to eczema, insect bites, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, soaps, detergents, cosmetics, jewelry, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis and scrapes
• other uses of this product should be only under the advice and supervision of a doctor

Warnings

For external use only

Label information

Do not use

• for the treatment of diaper rash
• with anyother Hydrocortisone product unless you have consulted adoctor
• if you have vaginal discharge, consulkt a doctor

Label information

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• condition worsens or lasts more than 7 days, or clears and occurs again within a few days
• you begin use of any other Hydrocortisone product unless you have consulted a doctor
• bleeding occurs

Label information

Keep out of reach of children.

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

Directions

• for adults and children (2 years of age and older):apply to affected area 3 to 4 times daily
• children under 12 years of age:for external anal itching, consult a doctor
• children under 2 years of age:do not use, consult a doctor
• adults for external anal itching when practical,cleanse the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly or by patting or blotting with an appropriate cleansing pad
• gently dry by patting or botting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before application of this product

Other information

• store at room temperature (donot freeze)
• tamper evident, do not use any opened or torn packets

Inactive ingredients

emulsifying wax, ethanol, methylparaben, mineral oil, paraffin, petrolatum, propylparaben, purified water, white wax

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