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Anti Itch

Dosage form
CREAM
Labeler
HyVee Inc
Label updated
2026-01-21
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
    • •cosmetics
    • •soaps
    • •seborrheic dermatitis
  • •temporarily relieves external anal and genital itching
  • •other uses of this product should only be under the advice and supervision of a doctor
Warnings

For external use only

Do not use

  • •in the genital area if you have a vaginal discharge. Consult a doctor.
  • •for the treatment of diaper rash. 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

  • •rectal bleeding occurs
  • •condition worsens, symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days, and do not use this or any other hydrocortisone product unless you have asked a doctor

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

Directions
  • for itching of skin irritation, inflammation, and rashes:
    • •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 and genital itching, adults:
    • •when practical, clean 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 applying
    • •apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
    • •children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Other information
  • •store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive ingredients

water, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl palmitate, glycerin, isopropyl myristate, isostearyl neopentanoate, ceteareth-20, diazolidinyl urea, sorbic acid, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, BHT, sodium hydroxide

Questions or comments?

1-800-289-8343

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Maximum Strength

Anti-Itch Cream

Soothing Aloe Anti-Itch Cream

Relieves Itch Fast

• Skin Irritation & Rashes • Inflammation & Redness • Insect Bites & Poison Ivy • Eczema & Psoriasis

Hy•Vee®

Maximum Strength

Anit-Itch Cream

Hydrocortisone 1%

With Aloe

NET WT 1 OZ (28 g)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: ae31f1f5-db70-45cf-850e-67bfe6860748 · Version 4
NDC: 42507-319