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Caring Mills Hydrocortisone

Dosage form
CREAM
Labeler
Veridian Healthcare
Label updated
2024-12-18
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
HYDROCORTISONE
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
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.
  • for the treatment of diaper rash.
  • with any other hydrocortisone product unless you have asked a doctor

When using this product

  • use only as directed
  • 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
  • rectal bleeding occurs

Keep out of reach of children.

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

Directions
  • for itching of skin irritation, inflammation, and rashes:
  • adults and children 2 years of age and over: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
  • children under 2 years of age: consult a physician
  • for external anal and genital itching, adults and children 12 years of age and over:
    • when practical, clean 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 applying
    • apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
    • children under 12 years of age: consult a physician
Other information

Store at 20-25C (68-77F)

do not use if tube seal under cap is broken

Inactive I ngredients

cetostearyl alcohol, edetate sodium, glyceryl monostearate, methylparaben, mineral oil, petrolatum, polysorbate 60, propylene glycol, propylparaben, sorbitan monostearate water.

Caring Mills Hydrocortisone Cream 2 oz

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: fbc00052-e98c-e852-e053-6294a90aec0f · Version 2
NDC: 71101-800