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CVS Health Maximum Strength Scalp ReliefAnti-itch

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
CVS Health
Label updated
2024-08-19
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
HYDROCORTISONE
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Hydrocortisone 1.0%

Purpose

Anti-itch

Uses

For the temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations and rashes due to eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, and psoriasis. Other uses of this product should be only under the advice and supervision of a doctor.

Warnings

Flammable. Keep away from fire or flame.

For external use only.

Label information

When using this product avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs rinse eyes thoroughly with water. If irritation persists, consult a doctor. Do not use for the treatment of diaper rash. Consult a doctor.

Stop use and consult a doctor if

  • condition worsens, or if 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 consulted a doctor.

Label information

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

Directions
  • twist the flow-control cap to dispense the exact amount of product desired
  • 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.
Other information

store at room temperature

Inactive ingredients

alcohol denat., aloe barbadensis leaf juice, dipropylene glycol, disodium EDTA, fragrance, glycerin, isopropyl alcohol, melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil, menthol, PEG-40/PPG-8 methylaminopropyl/hydroxypropyl dimethicone copolymer, propylene glycol, tocopheryl acetate, water.

Questions or comments?

1-866-567-8600

Label information

Distributed by:
CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

One CVS Drive
Woonsocket, RI 02895

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 74 mL Bottle Carton

CVS
Health

Compare to the active
ingredient in Maximum
Strength Scalpicin®*

MAXIMUM STRENGTH
Scalp Relief
1% HYDROCORTISONE
Anti-itch

  • Helps relieve scalp itch
    associated with psoriasis,
    seborrheic dermatitis,
    & eczema
  • Infused with aloe
    & vitamin E

• PARABEN
PHTHALATE •
FREE

2.5 FL OZ (74 mL)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: b5ef0005-8b76-4205-8be0-db3a7ed7d1c4 · Version 3
NDC: 51316-068