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Hydrocortisone 1%

Dosage form
CREAM
Labeler
Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Label updated
2026-04-22
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
HYDROCORTISONE
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Active ingredient

Hydrocortisone 1%

Purpose

Anti-Itch

Label information

Keep out of the reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Uses

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

● eczema ● seborrheic dermatitis ● psoriasis ● insect bites ● poison ivy, oak, sumac ● soaps

● detergents ● cosmetics ● jewelry ● external feminine genital 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 the treatment of a diaper rash, consult with doctor

For external genital itching if you have a vaginal discharge, consult doctor

When using this product
  • •Avoid Contact with the eyes
  • •Do not begin the use of any other hydrocortisone product unless you have consulted a doctor
  • •For external genital, feminine and anal itching do not exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor. In case of bleeding, stop use and consult a doctor.
  • • do not put this product into the rectum by using fingers or any medicated device or applicator.
Stop using this product and ask a doctor if
  • •conditions worsen
  • •symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days, discontinue use of this product and do not begin use of any other hydrocortisone product unless directed by a doctor.
Directions

Adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to the affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily.

Children under 2 years of age: do not use, consult a doctor.

For External and anal itching:

Adults: When practical, cleanse the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly or by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before application of this product.

Children: under 12 years of age with external anal itching: consult a doctor.

Inactive ingredients

Ethylparaben, glycerin, glycerol monostearate, hexadecanol, mineral water, octadecanol, petrolatum, purified water, sodium dodecyl sulfate

Other information

● store at controlled room temperature 20°-25°C ( 68 °- 77 °F)

Label information

Distributed by:

Trifecta Pharmaceuticals USA™

101 NE Third Avenue, Suite 1500

Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 USA

Product of PRC

www.trifecta-pharma.com

Relabeled By: Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.

68788-4109-2

Packaging

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: e0f46445-64c5-4f5d-90b0-3fa07ed7d1b4 · Version 1
NDC: 68788-4109