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TopCare Hydrocortisone

Dosage form
OINTMENT
Labeler
Topco Associates LLC
Label updated
2025-07-15
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
HYDROCORTISONE
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Label information

Drug Facts

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 be only 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

Label information

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
  • To open: unscrew cap, pull tab to remove foil seal, and screw cap back onto tube
  • store at room temperature
  • see carton or tube crimp for lot number and expiration date
Inactive ingredients

fractionated coconut oil, methylparaben, propylparaben, white petrolatum

Questions?

Call 1-888-423-0139

Label information

DISTRIBUTED BY
TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 28.4 g Tube Carton

NDC 36800-018-02

TopCare
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Hydrocortisone Ointment 1%

ANTIPRURITIC (ANTI-ITCH)
Ointment

NET WT 1 OZ (28.4 g)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: bd3585fa-3b48-49b7-8ad1-749bf1e31ed5 · Version 4
NDC: 36800-018