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Hydrocortisone

Dosage form
CREAM
Labeler
Nantong Health & Beyond Hygienic Products Inc.
Label updated
2024-08-08
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
HYDROCORTISONE
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Hydrocortisone 1%

Purpose

Anti-itch

Uses
  • for the temporary relief of itching associated with minor irritations and rashes
  • other uses of this product should be only under the advice and superivision of a doctor.
Warnings

For external use only.

Avoid contact with the eyes.

Do not use

for the treatment of diaper rash. Consult a doctor.

Do not use, consult a doctor

if condition worsens, or if symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days, stop use of this product and do not begin use of any other hydrocortisone product unless you have consulted a doctor.

Do not use if the packaging is broken

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed 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: do not use.
Inactive ingredients

Cetearyl alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Glycerol fatty acid ester, Mineral Oil, Petrolatum, Phenoxyethanol, Water

Package Labeling:

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: fbbbcc67-b46d-d41a-e053-6294a90aa55d · Version 3
NDC: 43473-049