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Thera Plus Hydrocortisone Maximum Strength

Dosage form
CREAM
Labeler
FOURSTAR GROUP USA, INC.
Label updated
2025-03-04
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
HYDROCORTISONE
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Drug Facts

Active ingredients

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 under 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 persists 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 (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 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 room temperature 68 °- 77° F (20° - 25°C).

Inactive ingredients

aloe barbadensis leaf juice, cetyl alcohol, edetate disodium, methylparaben, mineral oil, mono-and di-glycerides, petrolatum, polyoxyl lauryl ether, polysorbate 20, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sorbitan monostearate

Questions?

1-800-639-3803Weekdays 9 AM to 4 PM EST

Package Labeling:

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: c2bc8f0c-38ea-4124-bc51-bf22e6751a92 · Version 2
NDC: 80684-151