CVS Health Maximum Strength Hydrocortisone
- Dosage form
- OINTMENT
- Labeler
- CVS Health
- Label updated
- 2024-08-02
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- HYDROCORTISONE
Drug Facts
Active ingredient
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 only be 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 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 persist 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
Label information
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 time daily
- children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor
for external anal itching,
- adults:when practical, clean the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughlygently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a 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 a controlled room temperature 20-25°C ( 68-77°F)
- before using any medication read all label direction, keep carton it contains important information
Inactive ingredient
Petrolatum
Principal Display Panel
CVS NDC 51316-165-28
Maximum strength
Cortisone Ointment
Hydrocortisone 1%
NET WT 1.0 OZ (28g)
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NDC: 51316-165