Label: HYDROCORTISONE cream

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

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Drug Label Information

Updated March 6, 2012

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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
    • psoriasis
    • poison ivy, oak, sumac
    • insect bites
    • detergents
    • jewelry
    • seborrheic dermatitis
    • soaps
    • external genital 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 the treatment of diaper rash. Ask a doctor.
    • for external genital itching if you have a vaginal discharge. Ask a doctor.

    When using this product

    • avoid contact with the eyes
    • do not begin use of any other hydrocortisone product unless you have asked a doctor
    • for external anal itching 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 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

    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. Ask a doctor.

    for external anal 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 application of this product.
    • children under 12 years of age with external anal itching: ask a doctor
  • Other information

    • store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
  • Inactive ingredients

    aloe vera gel, ceteareth-20, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl palmitate, glycerin, isopropyl myristate, isostearyl neopentanoate, methylparaben, purified water

  • Questions or comments?

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  • Principal Display Panel

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    HYDROCORTISONE 
    hydrocortisone cream
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:42254-136(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
    ALOE VERA LEAF (UNII: ZY81Z83H0X)  
    POLYOXYL 20 CETOSTEARYL ETHER (UNII: YRC528SWUY)  
    CETOSTEARYL ALCOHOL (UNII: 2DMT128M1S)  
    CETYL PALMITATE (UNII: 5ZA2S6B08X)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE (UNII: 0RE8K4LNJS)  
    METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorWHITEScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:42254-136-011 in 1 CARTON
    128 g in 1 TUBE
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart34804/13/2011
    Labeler - Rebel Distributors Corp (118802834)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Rebel Distributors Corp118802834RELABEL, REPACK