Hydrocortisone

Active Ingredient                            Purpose

Hydrocortisone Acetate 1%            Antipruritic (anti-itch)

For external use only

For temporary relief of;

• minor skin irritations

Itching and rashes due to;

• eczema
• insect bites
• poison ivy
• poison oak
• poison sumac
• soaps
• detergents
• cosmetics
• jewelry

and for external itching of;

• genital
• feminine and
• anal itching

• in the eyes
• longer than 1 week unless directed by a physician
• for diaper rash
• if you have vaginal discharge
• more than the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor
• in the rectum bu using fingers or any other mechanical device or applicator
  

• the condition persists or gets worse
• symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days
• you are pregnant or breast feeding
  

• If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
  

Adults and children over 2 years of age

• Apply evenly to affected area no more than 3 or 4 times daily.

Children under 2 years of age

• Do not use
• consult a physician

Adults

• When practical, cleanse the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly
• Gently dry, patting and blotting with bathroom tissue or soft cloth before applying
• apply externally to the area up to 6 times daily or after each bowel movement
  

• Store at 20 deg - 25 deg C (68 deg - 77 deg F)
• Avoid excessive heat and humidity
  

Cetomacrogol 1000, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Chlorocresol, Edetate Disodium, Liquid Paraffin, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Betabisulphite, White Soft Paraffin, Water (purified)

For temporary relief of minor skin irritations and external itching.

Blossom Pharmaceuticals Hydrocortisone 1%

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