Label: HYDROCORTISONE CREAM 1% cream

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

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Drug Label Information

Updated July 5, 2022

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  • Active Ingredient

    Hydrocortisone 1%

  • Purpose

    Antipruritic (Anti-itch)

  • Uses

    Relieves itches and rashes due to:

    • Eczema
    • Psoriasis
    • Seborrheic dermatitis
    • Poison ivy
    • Poison oak
    • Poison sumac
    • Insect bites
    • External anal itching
    • Soaps
    • Detergents
    • Cosmetics
    • Jewelry

    Temporary relief of external anal and genital itching.

    Other use of the product should only be under the advice and supervision of a doctor.

  • Warnings

    For external use only

    Do not use:

    • In the eyes
    • For diaper rash
    • If you have vaginal discharge
    • More than the recommended dosage

    Ask doctor before use:

    • If you are pregnant or breast feeding

    Stop use and ask a doctor if:

    • Condition worsens, or is 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.

    ​When using this product:

    • Do not put this product into rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator.

  • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

    Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact Poison Control Center right away

  • Directions

    • Adults and children over 2 years of age - Apply to affected area not more than 3-4 times per day.
    • Children under 2 years of age - Do not use. Consult a doctor.
      • For external anal itching Adults - When practical cleanse the affcted area with mild soap and water and rinse thoroughly. Gently dry patting with bathroom tissue or soft cloth before applying. ​Apply to affected area not more than 3-4 times per day. Children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor.
  • Other Information

    • store between 20ºC and 25ºC (68ºFk and 77ºF)
    • avoid excessive heat and humidity
  • Inactive Ingredients

    Cetomacrogol 1000, Cetostearyl alcohol, Chlorocresol, Disodium EDTA, Liquid paraffin, Propylene glycol, Purified water, Sodium metabisulphite, White soft paraffin.

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

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    Manufactured for : SOLA Pharmaceuticals

    Baton Rouge, LA 70810


    Store in a dry, cool place

    Hydrocortisone 1% Cream

    NDC 70512-101-30


    Qty: 28.4g

    Hydrocortisone boxHydrocortisone Tube

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    HYDROCORTISONE CREAM 1% 
    hydrocortisone cream 1% cream
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:70512-101
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    HYDROCORTISONE (UNII: WI4X0X7BPJ) (HYDROCORTISONE - UNII:WI4X0X7BPJ) HYDROCORTISONE10 mg  in 1 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    PETROLATUM (UNII: 4T6H12BN9U)  
    CETETH-20 (UNII: I835H2IHHX)  
    DISODIUM EDTA-COPPER (UNII: 6V475AX06U)  
    CHLOROCRESOL (UNII: 36W53O7109)  
    MINERAL OIL (UNII: T5L8T28FGP)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    SODIUM METABISULFITE (UNII: 4VON5FNS3C)  
    CETOSTEARYL ALCOHOL (UNII: 2DMT128M1S)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:70512-101-301 in 1 CARTON04/16/2020
    130 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 finalpart34804/16/2020
    Labeler - SOLA Pharmaceuticals (080121345)