Hydrocortisone

Drug Facts

Hydrocortisone 1%

Anti-itch ointment

• temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations and rashes due to
  • eczema
  • insect bites
  • poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac
  • soaps
  • detergents
  • cosmetics
  • jewelry
  • seborrheic dermatitis
  • psoriasis
  • external genital and anal itching
• other uses of this product should be only under the advice and supervision of a doctor

For external use only

Do not use

• in the eyes
• by putting this product into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• a vaginal discharge
• rectal bleeding
• diaper rash

Label information

When using this productconsult a doctor before exceeding recommended dosage

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• condition gets worse
• condition persists for more than 7 days
• condition clears up and occurs again within a few days. Do not begin to use any other hydrocortisone product unless you have consulted a doctor.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children.If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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

For external anal itching:

• Adults: 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: consult a doctor

• To open: unscrew cap, pull tab to remove foil seal, and screw cap back onto tube
• store at room temperature
• see carton or tube crimp for lot number and expiration date

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Distributed by:
Taro Pharmaceuticals
U.S.A., Inc.
Hawthorne, NY 10532

Itch and Rash Relief
MAXIMUM STRENGTH

Hydrocortisone 1%
Ointment

Antipruritic (Anti-Itch)
NET WT 1 oz (28.4 g)

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