Label: EQUATE HYDROCORTIONE- 1% hydrocortisone cream

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
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Drug Label Information

Updated May 8, 2024

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  • Drug Fact 

  • Active Ingredient 

    Hydrocortisone Acetate 1%

  • Purpose 

    Anti itch 

  • Uses

    For temporarily relief of 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

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

  • Warnings  For external use only 

  • Do not use 

    •  for the treatment of diaper rash. Consult a doctor.
    • for external genital itching if you have a vaginal discharge, consult a doctor. 
  • When using this product 

    • Avoid contact with the eyes
    • Do not begin the use of any other hydrocortisone products unless you have consulted a doctor. 
    • For genital, feminine and anal itching do not exceed the recommended daily dose unless directed by a doctor, in case of bleeding , stop use and consult a doctor
    • Do not put this product 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

  • Keep out of the reach of children 

    If swallowed get medical help or contact a poison control center (1-800-222-1222) 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, ask a doctor
    • For external anal itching ; adults ; when practical cleanse the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly or by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before application of this product.Children under 12 years of age with external anal itching consult a doctor. 
  • Other information 

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

  • Inactive ingredients 

    Cetearyl Alcohol, Petrolatum, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Water (purified)

  • Principal  Display Panel 1 oz 

    Equate          NDC 79903-211-01

    Maximum Strength

    Hydrocortisone Cream 1%

    Paraben free/Anti-itch

    NETWT 1 OZ ( 28g)

    590081_WAL2302456_Paraben_Free_Hydrocortisone_1oz_Carton

    290081_WAL2302457_Paraben_Free_Hydrocortisone_1oz_Tube

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    EQUATE HYDROCORTIONE 
    1% hydrocortisone cream
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:79903-211
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE (UNII: 3X7931PO74) (HYDROCORTISONE - UNII:WI4X0X7BPJ) HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE10 mg  in 1 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CETOSTEARYL ALCOHOL (UNII: 2DMT128M1S)  
    PETROLATUM (UNII: 4T6H12BN9U)  
    PHENOXYETHANOL (UNII: HIE492ZZ3T)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE (UNII: 368GB5141J)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:79903-211-011 in 1 CARTON01/31/2024
    128 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01701/31/2024
    Labeler - Walmart Inc. (051957769)