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Cortizone 10 Cooling Relief / Cortizone 10 / Cortizone 10 Intensive Healing / Cortizone 10 Plus

Dosage form
GEL · CREAM · OINTMENT
Labeler
Chattem, Inc.
Label updated
2025-10-20
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
HYDROCORTISONE
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
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

  • condition worsens, 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 asked a doctor
  • rectal bleeding occurs

Keep out of reach of children.

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

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: 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
  • contents filled by weight, not volume
Inactive I ngredients

aloe barbadensis leaf juice, avena sativa (oat) kernel extract, cyclopentasiloxane, dimethicone, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, disodium EDTA, glycerin, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, isohexadecane, maltodextrin, menthyl lactate, methyl gluceth-20, methylparaben, polysorbate 60, propylparaben, SD Alcohol 40-2 (15%), sodium citrate, water

CHATTEM®

*Refers to the ingredient hydrocortisone

Distributed by CHATTEM, INC.
P.O. Box 2219, Chattanooga,
TN 37409-0219 USA ©2008
www.ditchtheitch.com 0042740-02

Cortizone-10 ® Crem e  

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

  • condition worsens, 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 asked a doctor
  • rectal bleeding occurs

Keep out of reach of children.

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

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: 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
  • contents filled by weight, not volume
Inactive Ingredients

aloe barbadensis leaf juice, aluminum sulfate, beeswax, calcium acetate, cetearyl alcohol, dextrin, glycerin, maltodextrin, methylparaben, mineral oil, petrolatum, propylparaben, sodium cetearyl sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate, water

*Refers to the ingredient hydrocortisone

CHATTEM®

Distributed by CHATTEM, INC.
P.O. Box 2219, Chattanooga,TN 37409-0219 USA ©2008
www.chattem.com 0040433-02

Minor change

Cortizone-10 ® Cre me Intensive Healing Formula  

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

  • condition worsens, 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 asked a doctor
  • rectal bleeding occurs

Keep out of reach of children.

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

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: 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
  • contents filled by weight, not volume
Inactive Ingredients

water, glycerin, dimethicone, petrolatum, jojoba esters, cetyl alcohol, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, stearyl alcohol, distearyldimonium chloride, cetearyl alcohol, steareth-21, steareth-2, polysorbate 60, stearamidopropyl PG-dimonium chloride phosphate, methyl gluceth-20, chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract, tocopheryl acetate, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, hydrolyzed collagen, hydrolyzed elastin, retinyl palmitate, hydrolyzed jojoba esters, glyceryl stearate, EDTA, PPG-12/SMDI copolymer, potassium hydroxide, avena sativa (oat) kernel extract, menthyl lactate, diazolidinyl urea, benzyl alcohol, methylparaben, BHT, propylparaben

*Refers to the ingredient hydrocortisone
†Contains 7 healing moisturizers and vitamins A, C & E

CHATTEM®

Distributed by CHATTEM, INC.
P.O. Box 2219, Chattanooga,
TN 37409-0219 USA ©2008  0040439-02

Cortizone-10 ® Ointment  

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

  • condition worsens, 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 asked a doctor
  • rectal bleeding occurs

Keep out of reach of children.

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

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: 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
  • contents filled by weight, not volume
Inactive Ingredients

petrolatum

*Refers to the ingredient hydrocortisone

CHATTEM®

Distributed by CHATTEM, INC.
P.O. Box 2219, Chattanooga, TN 37409-0219 USA ©2008
www.chattem.com 
0040437-02

Cortizone-10 ®   Plus Cre me

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

  • condition worsens, 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 asked a doctor
  • rectal bleeding occurs

Keep out of reach of children.

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

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: 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
  • contents filled by weight, not volume
Inactive Ingredients

aloe barbadensis leaf juice, aluminum sulfate, beeswax, calcium acetate, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, cholecalciferol, dextrin, glycerin, isopropyl palmitate, maltodextrin, methylparaben, mineral oil, petrolatum, propylene glycol, propylparaben, retinyl palmitate, sodium cetearyl sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate, tocopheryl acetate, water, zea mays (corn) oil

*Refers to the ingredient hydrocortisone

CHATTEM®

Distributed by CHATTEM, INC.
P.O. Box 2219, Chattanooga,TN 37409-0219 USA ©2008
www.chattem.com 0040435-02

Principal Display Panel

Cooling
gel formula

itch relief

Cools
Itch
Fast
relief

that

lasts

  • Sunburn
  • Poison Ivy
  • Insect Bites

Inflammation and r edness
Cools itch on Contact
MAXIMUM STRENGTH
Cortizone-10®
C OOLING R ELIEF GEL
Net wt 1oz (28g) 1% Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch Gel

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

Principal Display Panel

10 Nourishing
Ingredients

Itch relief

Fast

Itch

Lasts

10

Hours

  • Eczema
  • Sunburn
  • Dry, Itchy Skin

Inflammation & redness
Hydrates irritated, itchy skin
PLUS ULTRA MOISTURIZING
MAXIMUM STRENGTH
Cortizone-10 ®
Net wt 1oz (28g) 1% Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch CREME

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

Principal Display Panel

Fast
Itch

Relief

Lasts

10

Hours

24 HOURS
MOISTURIZING

Itch Relief

  • Eczema
  • Psoriasis
  • Itchy Skin

Inflammation & redness
Extra creamy formula, gentle on skin
INTENSIVE HEALING FORMULA
MAXIMUM STRENGTH
Cortizone-10 ®
Net wt 1oz (28g) 1% Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch Crème

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

Principal Display Panel

Fast
Itch
Relief
Last
10
Hours
Water
Resistant Formula
Itch Relief

  • Psoriasis
  • Poison Ivy
  • Irritation & Rashes

Inflammation & redness
Locks in moisture
Anti – Itch Ointment
Helps Seal in Healing
DOCTORS
#1 ITCH MEDICINE* TM  
RECOMMEND
THE ITCH MEDICINE DOCTORS RECOMMEND*
MAXIMUM STRENGTH
Cortizone-10 ®
Net wt 1oz (28g) 1% Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch OINTMENT

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

  

Principal Display Panel

Fast
Itch
Relief
Last
10
Hours
Calming
Aloe Vera
Itch Relief

  • Psoriasis
  • Poison Ivy
  • Insect Bites

Inflammation & redness
Soothes itch, irritation & rashes
DOCTORS
#1 ITCH MEDICINE* TM  
RECOMMEND
MAXIMUM STRENGTH
Cortizone-10 ®   plus
Net wt 1oz (28g) 1% Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch CREME

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: bb3d1a3e-4c0c-4694-9c05-80152dd9bd1c · Version 16
NDC: 41167-0035, 41167-0036, 41167-0039, 41167-0105, 41167-0339