Label: HYDROCORTISONE cream

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

Drug Label Information

Updated October 30, 2023

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  • Active ingredient

    Hydrocortisone 1%

  • Purpose

    Anti-itch

  • Uses

    • temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to:
    • eczema
    • insect bites
    • poison ivy, oak, or sumac
    • soaps
    • detergents
    • cosmetics
    • jewelry
    • seborrheic dermatitis
    • psoriasis
    • temporarily relieves external anal and genital itching
    • other uses of this product should only be under the advice and supervision of a doctor
  • Warnings

    For external use only

    Do not use

    • in the genital area if you have a vaginal discharge. Consult a doctor.
    • for the treatment of diaper rash. Consult a doctor.

    When using this product

    • avoid contact with eyes
    • do not use more than directed unless told to do so by a doctor
    • do not put directly 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
    • rectal bleeding occurs

    Keep out of reach of children.

    If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

  • Directions

    • for itching of skin irritation, inflammation, and rashes:
    • 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: ask a doctor
    • for external anal and genital itching, adults:
    • when practical, cleanse the 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
    • children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
  • Inactive ingredients

    water, cetearyl alcohol, ceteareth-20, cetyl palmitate, glycerin, isopropyl myristate, isostearyl neopentanoate, methylparaben, aloe barbadensis leaf juice

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    HYDROCORTISONE 
    hydrocortisone cream
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:68071-5205(NDC:45802-438)
    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
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    CETOSTEARYL ALCOHOL (UNII: 2DMT128M1S)  
    POLYOXYL 20 CETOSTEARYL ETHER (UNII: YRC528SWUY)  
    CETYL PALMITATE (UNII: 5ZA2S6B08X)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE (UNII: 0RE8K4LNJS)  
    ISOSTEARYL NEOPENTANOATE (UNII: 411THY156Q)  
    METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
    ALOE VERA LEAF (UNII: ZY81Z83H0X)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorwhiteScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:68071-5205-128 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product03/16/2020
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01404/13/2011
    Labeler - NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. (010632300)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.010632300relabel(68071-5205)