Label: HYDROCORTISONE cream

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph not final

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Drug Label Information

Updated September 28, 2012

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  • Active ingredient

    Hydrocortisone 1.0 percent

  • Purpose

    Anti-Itch

  • Uses

    temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritation, inflammation and rashes due to

    • eczema
    • psoriasis
    • seborrheic dermatitis
    • poison ivy, oak, sumac
    • insect bites
    • soaps and detergents
    • cosmetics
    • jewerly
    • external feminine and anal itching
    Other uses of this product: ask a doctor
  • Warnings

    For external use only

  • Do not use

    • in or near the eyes
    • by putting directly into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator
    • for external feminine itching if you have a vaginal discharge
    • for diaper rash; ask a doctor
  • Ask a doctor or pharmacist

    before use if you are using any other hydrocortisone product

  • When using this product

    for external anal itching, do not exceed recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor

  • Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days
    • symptoms clear up and return within a few days
    • rectal bleeding occurs
  • Keep out of reach of children.

    If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control

  • Directions

    • apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
    • for external anal itching: when practical, clean area with mild soap and warm water, rinse thoroughly, gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before application of this product
    • children under 2 years, or children under 12 years with external anal itching, do not use, ask a doctor
  • Other information

    store at room temperature, protect from freezing

  • Inactive ingredients

    butylated hydroxytoluene, cetyl alcohol, glycerin, glyceryl monostearate, isopropyl myristate, methylparaben, propylparaben, purified water, squalane, and stearic acid

  • Principal Label

    NDC NO. 53210-1002-0
    Compare to maximum strength Cortaid(R) active ingredient

    Maximum Strength
    FAST RELIEF
    plus itching plus redness

    Anti-Itch Cream for Skin Irritations

    Relieves Itching and Redness Fast

    Hydrocortisone 1 percent Cream

    NET 1oz(28.3g)

    Exclusively distributed by:
    Morales Distributors, Inc
    Mayaguez, P.R. 00682

    This product is not manufactured or distributed by Pharmacia Consumer Healthcare, owner of the registered trademark Cortaid.(R)

    Made in Korea

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    HYDROCORTISONE  
    hydrocortisone cream
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:53210-1002
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    HYDROCORTISONE (UNII: WI4X0X7BPJ) (HYDROCORTISONE - UNII:WI4X0X7BPJ) HYDROCORTISONE1 g  in 100 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE (UNII: 1P9D0Z171K)  
    CETYL ALCOHOL (UNII: 936JST6JCN)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE (UNII: 230OU9XXE4)  
    ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE (UNII: 0RE8K4LNJS)  
    METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
    PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SQUALANE (UNII: GW89575KF9)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:53210-1002-01 in 1 BOX
    128 g in 1 TUBE
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart34809/25/2012
    Labeler - Morales Distributors Inc (127151731)