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Hydrocortisone 1%

Dosage form
CREAM
Labeler
Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, Corp
Label updated
2024-12-17
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
HYDROCORTISONE
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DRUG FACTS

Active ingredient

Hydrocortisone 1%

Purpose

Antipruritic (Anti-Itch)

Label information

Keep out of the reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Uses

For temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations and rashes

● external feminine, genital and anal itching

Other uses of this product should be only under the advice and supervision of a doctor

Do Not Use
  • For the treatment of diaper rash, consult a doctor.
  • With any other Hydrocortisone product unless you have consulted a doctor
  • If you have a vaginal discharge, consult a doctor

Warnings

For external use only

When using this product
  • Avoid Contact with the eyes
  • do not exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor.
  • do not put this product into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator.

Stop using this product and ask a doctor if
  • conditions worsens, symptoms persist for more than 7 days or symptoms clear up and reappear again within a few days.
  • Discontinue use of this product and do not begin use of any other hydrocortisone product unless directed by a doctor.
  • Rectal bleeding occurs
Directions

For Itching or skin irritation, inflammation, and rashes:

Adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to the affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily.

Children under 2 years of age: do not use and ask a doctor.

For External and anal itching in adults:

When practical, clean 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.

For children under 12 years of age: Ask a doctor

Inactive ingredients

Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, mineral oil, petrolatum, Phenoxyethanol, water.

Other information

● store at controlled room temperature 20°-25°C ( 68 °- 77 °F)

Tamper evident, do not use if packet is torn, cut or opened.

Avoid excessive heat and humidity.

Questions

Call 1-800-540-3765

Distributed By

Distributed By

Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals Corp

1295 Towbin Ave.

Lakewood, NJ 08701

포장 표시

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: fd67566a-1076-019d-e053-6394a90a415c · Version 2
NDC: 57896-146