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Hydrocortisone

Dosage form
CREAM
Labeler
J&A Digital Inc.
Label updated
2024-12-10
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.

Do not use

for the treatment of diaper rash. Consult a doctor.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • condition worsens of lasts more than 7 days, or clears up and occurs again within a few days.
  • you begin use of any other hydrocortisone product
  • bleeding occurs

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: ff95a536-35b3-4006-b43c-cce359e86aa9 · Version 4
NDC: 82942-1003