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hydrocortisone

Dosage form
CREAM
Labeler
Central Texas Community Health Centers
Label updated
2017-08-28
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
HYDROCORTISONE
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Active ingredient

Hydrocortisone 1%

Purpose

Anti-itch

Uses
  • •temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to:
  • •eczema
  • •psoriasis
  • •poison ivy, oak, sumac
  • •insect bites
  • •detergents
  • •jewelry
  • •seborrheic dermatitis
  • •soaps
  • •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

Do not use

  • •for the treatment of diaper rash. Ask a doctor.
  • •for external genital itching if you have a vaginal discharge. Ask a doctor.

When using this product

  • •avoid contact with the eyes
  • •do not begin use of any other hydrocortisone product unless you have asked a doctor
  • •for external anal itching 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

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

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 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. Ask a doctor.

for external anal itching:

  • •adults: when practical, cleanse the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly. Gently dry 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: ask a doctor
Other information
  • •store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
Inactive ingredients

aloe vera gel, ceteareth-20, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl palmitate, glycerin, isopropyl myristate, isostearyl neopentanoate, methylparaben, purified water

Questions or comments?

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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 28 g Tube Label

CommUnityCare Federally Qualified Health Centers

HYDROCORTISONE
1% CR 28g

Date:

Name:
Dr.

USE AS DIRECTED.

1/1/01

123456

HYDROCORTISONE 1% CRM 30G NDC 76413-339-28

Batch: 123456
Lot: 123456
Exp: 1/1/01
PERRIGO

Federal law prohibits the transfer of this drug to any other person than the patient for whom prescribed.

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 96a2d2c6-cc01-4df3-a572-fff39334d91e · Version 1
NDC: 76413-339