Label: LEADER HYDROCORTISONE- hydrocortisone cream

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

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  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredient                                                                       Purpose

    Hydrocortisone 1%....................................................................Anti-itch

  • PURPOSE

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

    • eczema
    • seborrheic dermatitis
    • psoriasis
    • insect bites
    • poison ivy, oak, sumac
    • soaps
    • detergents
    • cosmetics
    • jewelry
    • external genital, feminine and anal itching.

    Other uses or the use of the product for more than 7 days should be undertaken only under the advice and supervision of a doctor

  • WARNINGS

    Warnings

    • for external use only
    • avoid contact with eyes
  • STOP USE

    Stop using this product and ask a doctor

    • if condition worsens, or if symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days
    • before you begin using any other hydrocortisone product
  • DO NOT USE

    Do not use this product and ask a doctor

    • if you have a vaginal discharge
    • before treating diaper rash
    • before using on children under 2 years of age

    For external anal itching users:

    • do not exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor
    • in case of bleeding, consult a doctor promptly
    • do not put this product into rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator
  • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

    Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.

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

    Before using any medication, read all label directions.  Keep this carton.  It contains important information.

  • INDICATIONS & USAGE

    Directions

    • for 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 users

    • adults: when practical, cleanse affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly; gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet

    or a soft cloth before application of this product

    • children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor
  • STORAGE AND HANDLING

    Other information

    • store at room temperature
    • Lot No. and Exp. Date: see box or see crimp of tube
  • INACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Inactive ingredients

    butylated hydroxytoluene, cetanol, liquid paraffin, methylparaben, polyoxyethylene cetylether, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sorbitan monostearate, stearyl alcohol

  • DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

    DISTRIBUTED BY

    CARDINAL HEALTH, DUBLIN, OHIO 43017

    www.myleader.com

    1-800-200-6313

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    LEADER HYDROCORTISONE  
    hydrocortisone cream
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:37205-162
    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)  
    PARAFFIN (UNII: I9O0E3H2ZE)  
    METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE (UNII: NVZ4I0H58X)  
    STEARYL ALCOHOL (UNII: 2KR89I4H1Y)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:37205-162-101 in 1 CARTON10/11/2016
    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 finalpart34802/13/2012
    Labeler - CARDINAL HEALTH (097537435)
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