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Hydrocortisone

Dosage form
OINTMENT
Labeler
Walgreens Co.
Label updated
2025-03-06
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
HYDROCORTISONE
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ACTIVE INGREDIENT(S)

Hydrocortisone, USP 1%

PURPOSE

Anti-itch

USE(S)

for the temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to:

  • eczema
  • insect bites
  • poison ivy
  • poison oak
  • poison sumac
  • soaps
  • jewelry
  • detergents
  • cosmetics
  • psoriasis
  • seborrheic dermatitis
  • for external genital, feminine 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 external feminine itching 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 the eyes
  • do not begin the use of any other hydrocortisone product unless directed by a doctor
  • for external anal itching:
  • do not use more than directed unless directed by a doctor
  • do not put this product into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator
STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
  • symptoms last for more than 7 days
  • the condition gets worse, symptoms clear up and occur again in a few days
  • rectal bleeding occurs, consult doctor promptly
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, consult a doctor.

For external anal itching

Adults: when practical, clean the affected area with mild soap and warm water, 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: consult a doctor

OTHER INFORMATION
  • Store at room temperature 590-860F (150-300C). Protect from freezing. 
  • Before using any medication, read all label directions. Keep carton, it contains important information.
INACTIVE INGREDIENT

cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, isopropyl myristate, methylparaben, polyoxyl 40 stearate, polysorbate 60, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sorbic acid, sorbitan monostearate, stearyl alcohol, white wax, May contain citric acid or sodium citrate solution to adjust pH.

QUESTIONS?

1-833-285-4151 between 9 am and 4 pm EST, Monday-Friday. 

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: c22bba5c-bb6f-494e-987a-f6e36c1b4893 · Version 1
NDC: 0363-1333