Label: HYDROCORTISONE- hydrocortisone acetate cream

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

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Drug Label Information

Updated May 15, 2014

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  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active Ingredient                            Purpose

    Hydrocortisone Acetate 1%            Antipruritic (anti-itch)

  • Warnings:

    For external use only

  • Purpose

    For temporary relief of;

    • minor skin irritations

    Itching and rashes due to;

    • eczema
    • insect bites
    • poison ivy
    • poison oak
    • poison sumac
    • soaps
    • detergents
    • cosmetics
    • jewelry

    and for external itching of;

    • genital
    • feminine and
    • anal itching
  • Do not use:

    • in the eyes
    • longer than 1 week unless directed by a physician
    • for diaper rash
    • if you have vaginal discharge
    • more than the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor
    • in the rectum bu using fingers or any other mechanical device or applicator
  • Stop use and ask a physician if:

    • the condition persists or gets worse
    • symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days
    • you are pregnant or breast feeding
  • Keep out of reach of children

    • If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
  • Dosage & Administration:

    Adults and children over 2 years of age
    • Apply evenly to affected area no more than 3 or 4 times daily.
    Children under 2 years of age
    • Do not use
    • consult a physician
    Adults
    • When practical, cleanse the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly
    • Gently dry, patting and blotting with bathroom tissue or soft cloth before applying
    • apply externally to the area up to 6 times daily or after each bowel movement
  • Other information:

    • Store at 20 deg - 25 deg C (68 deg - 77 deg F)
    • Avoid excessive heat and humidity
  • Inactive ingredients:

    Cetomacrogol 1000, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Chlorocresol, Edetate Disodium, Liquid Paraffin, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Betabisulphite, White Soft Paraffin, Water (purified)

  • INDICATIONS & USAGE

    For temporary relief of minor skin irritations and external itching.

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    Blossom Pharmaceuticals Hydrocortisone 1%

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    Hydrocortisone

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    HYDROCORTISONE 
    hydrocortisone acetate cream
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:61767-224
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE (UNII: 3X7931PO74) (HYDROCORTISONE - UNII:WI4X0X7BPJ) HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE1 g  in 100 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    CETETH-20 (UNII: I835H2IHHX)  
    CETOSTEARYL ALCOHOL (UNII: 2DMT128M1S)  
    CHLOROCRESOL (UNII: 36W53O7109)  
    EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)  
    MINERAL OIL (UNII: T5L8T28FGP)  
    SODIUM METABISULFITE (UNII: 4VON5FNS3C)  
    PETROLATUM (UNII: 4T6H12BN9U)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:61767-224-0172 in 1 CASE
    128.3 g in 1 TUBE
    2NDC:61767-224-0412 in 1 CASE
    2425 g in 1 JAR
    3NDC:61767-224-0212 in 1 CASE
    3144 in 1 BOX
    30.9 g in 1 PACKET
    4NDC:61767-224-031728 in 1 CASE
    40.9 g in 1 PACKET
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart34805/01/2014
    Labeler - Blossom Pharmaceuticals (677381470)