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Hydrocortisone

Dosage form
OINTMENT
Labeler
BluePoint Laboratories
Label updated
2023-11-17
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient

Hydrocortisone Acetate USP 1%

Purpose

Antipruritic (Anti-Itch)

Uses

For 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, and for external genital, feminine, and anal itching.

Warnings

For external use only

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use

Do not use

  • in the eyes
  • for diaper rash
  • for external genital or feminine itching if you have a vaginal discharge
  • more than the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor
  • this product in the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator

Ask a doctor before use if you are using any other hydrocortisone product

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 continue to use this or any other hydrocortisone product for longer than 7 days, or if bleeding occurs near anus when used for anal itching

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: consult a doctor.
  • When used for anal itching, cleanse the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly. Gently dry, patting or blotting with bathroom tissue or soft cloth before applying.
  • Children under 12: consult a doctor before using for anal itching.
Other Information
  • Do not use if seal on the tube is damaged or is not visible. To open, unscrew cap, pull tab to remove foil seal
  • Store at room temperature
  • Avoid excessive heat
  • Preserve in well-closed container
  • See crimp of tube or carton for Lot Number and Expiry Date
Inactive Ingredients

Mineral Oil, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, White Petrolatum

Questions?

Contact 1-800-707-4621

Manufactured in India by:

Gopaldas Visram & Company Limited

Plot No. A327, T.T.C Indl. Area, M.I.D.C

Mahape, Navi Mumbai - 400710.

Mfg. Lic. No.: KD/503

For BluePoint Laboratories

Rev 01/2022

Label

포장 표시

Hydrocortisone Ointment, USP 1%

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

포장 표시

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

Hydrocortisone Ointment, USP 1%

DailyMed Set ID: d6523993-d781-cdbc-e053-2a95a90af191 · Version 5
NDC: 68001-526