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Maximum Strength Hydrocortisone

Dosage form
OINTMENT
Labeler
DLC Laboratories, Inc
Label updated
2026-01-07
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
HYDROCORTISONE
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Hydrocortisone, USP 1%

Purpose

Antipruritic (Anti-itch)

Uses
  • 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, detergents, cosmetics, jewelry, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis
  • 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

Label information

Do not use

  • for the treatment of diaper rash. Consult a doctor.
  • for external feminine itching if you have a vaginal discharge. Consult a doctor.

Label information

When using this product

  • avoid contact with the eyes
  • do not use more than directed unless told to do so by a doctor
  • do not put this product into rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator

Label information

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • condition worsens, or if symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days. Do not begin use of any other hydrocortisone product unless you have consulted a doctor.
  • rectal bleeding occurs

Label information

KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

Label information

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.

Label information

Adults: for external anal itching:

  • when practical, cleanse 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 application of this product

Children under 12 years of age: for external anal itching, consult a doctor

Other information
  • store at room temperature
Inactive ingredients

mineral oil, petrolatum

Questions

1-800-858-3889

Label information

Distributed by:

De La Cruz Products
A Division of DLC Laboratories, Inc.
Paramount, CA 90723 USA

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 28 g Tube Box

De La Cruz ®

Anti-Itch

Ointment

Maximum Strength

Hydrocortisone 1%

For Relief of Itching, Rashes

and Skin Irritations

  • Fragrance Free
  • Rapid Relief

Net Wt. 1 OZ (28g)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: caf50f12-f35c-4e9e-8ef7-3b0c84e225ee · Version 6
NDC: 24286-1560