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HYDROCORTISONE

Dosage form
CREAM
Labeler
NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.
Label updated
2022-08-23
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
HYDROCORTISONE
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Hydrocortisone, USP 1%

Purpose

Anti-itch

Uses
  • temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to
    • eczema
    • psoriasis
    • insect bites
    • poison ivy, oak, sumac
    • detergents
    • jewelry
    • cosmetics
    • soaps
    • seborrheic dermatitis
  • temporarily relieves external anal and genital 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

  • 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 the eyes
  • do not use more than directed unless directed 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 persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days
  • do not begin the use of any other hydrocortisone product unless directed by a doctor
  • rectal bleeding occurs

Label information

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

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: consult a doctor
  • for external anal and genital 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
    • apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
    • children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor
Other information
  • store at 15°-30°C (59°-86°F). Protect from freezing.
  • before using any medication, read all label directions. Keep carton, it contains important information.
Inactive ingredients

cetyl alcohol, citric acid Contains one or more of these ingredients to adjust pH, glyceryl stearate, isopropyl myristate, methylparaben, polyoxyl 40 stearate, polysorbate 60, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate solution , sorbic acid, sorbitan monostearate, stearyl alcohol, white wax

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Label information

Distributed by: H2-Pharma, LLC
Montgomery, AL 36117

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: e6ebbf48-7df2-5afa-e053-2a95a90a3526 · Version 1
NDC: 68071-2818