Label: HYDROCORTISONE MAXIMUM STRENGTH- hydrocortisone ointment

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

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Updated June 1, 2020

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  • Drug Facts


  • Active ingredient

    Hydrocortisone, USP 1%

  • Purpose

    Anti-itch

  • Uses

    for the temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to:

    • eczema
    • insect bites
    • poison ivy
    • poison oak
    • poison sumac
    • soaps
    • jewelry
    • detergents
    • cosmetics
    • psoriasis
    • seborrheic dermatitis
    • for external genital, feminine and anal itching
    • other uses of this product should be only under the advice and supervision of a doctor
  • Warnings

    For external use only

  • Do not use

    • for external feminine itching 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 the eyes

    • do not begin the use of any other hydrocortisone product unless directed by a doctor

    • for external anal itching:

    • do not use more than directed unless directed by 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

    • symptoms last for more than 7 days
    • the condition gets worse
    • symptoms clear up and occur again in a few days
    • rectal bleeding occurs, consult doctor promptly
  • Keep out of reach of children.

    If swallowed, get medical help or 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, consult a doctor

    For external anal itching
    Adults: when practical, clean the affected 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 12 years of age: consult a doctor

  • Other information

    • Store at room temperature 59°-86°F (15°-30°C).
    • Before using any medication, read all label directions. Keep carton, it contains important information.
  • Inactive ingredients

    mineral oil, white petrolatum

  • Questions?

    1-800-432-8534 between 9 am and 4 pm EST, Monday–Friday.

  • HOW SUPPLIED

    Product: 50090-0238

    NDC: 50090-0238-0 28 g in a TUBE / 1 in a CARTON

  • Hydrocortisone

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    HYDROCORTISONE  MAXIMUM STRENGTH
    hydrocortisone ointment
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:50090-0238(NDC:0472-0345)
    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
    MINERAL OIL (UNII: T5L8T28FGP)  
    PETROLATUM (UNII: 4T6H12BN9U)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:50090-0238-01 in 1 CARTON11/28/2014
    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 NOT FINALpart34807/21/1998
    Labeler - A-S Medication Solutions (830016429)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    A-S Medication Solutions830016429RELABEL(50090-0238)