Label: PREPARATION H HYDROCORTISONE- hydrocortisone cream

  • NDC Code(s): 0573-2830-10
  • Packager: Haleon US Holdings LLC
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Hydrocortisone 1%

  • PURPOSE

    Anti-itch

  • USES

    • temporary relief of external anal itching
    • temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations and rashes
    • 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. Consult a doctor.

    When using this product

    • avoid contact with the eyes
    • do not exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor
    • do not put into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • bleeding occurs
    • condition worsens
    • symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days. Do not begin use of any other hydrocortisone product unless you have consulted a doctor.

    Keep out of reach of children.

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

  • DIRECTIONS

    • adults: when practical, cleanse the affected area by patting or blotting with an appropriate cleansing wipe. Gently dry by patting or blotting with a tissue or soft cloth before application of this product.
    • when first opening the tube, puncture foil seal with top end of cap
    • adults and children 12 years of age and older: apply to the affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
    • children under 12 years of age: do not use, consult a doctor
  • OTHER INFORMATION

    store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

  • INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

    anhydrous citric acid, butylated hydroxyanisole, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, cetyl alcohol, citric acid monohydrate, edetate disodium, glycerin, glyceryl oleate, glyceryl stearate, lanolin, methylparaben, propyl gallate, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, simethicone emulsion, sodium benzoate, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearyl alcohol, white petrolatum, xanthan gum

  • QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

    Call weekdays 9 AM to 5 PM EST at 1-800-99PrepHor 1-800-997-7374.

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    NDC 0573-2830-11

    New Look,
    SAME SIZE!

    PREPARATION H ®

    HYDROCORTISONE 1%
    ANTI-ITCH
    CREAM

    Relieves
    the Itch

    • Maximum StrengthWithout
      a Prescription
    • Effective Relief of Anal Itch
    • Doctor-Prescribed Ingredient

    1 TUBE | NET WT 0.9 OZ (26 g)

    PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 26 g Tube Carton
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    PREPARATION H HYDROCORTISONE 
    hydrocortisone cream
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0573-2830
    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
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE (UNII: REK4960K2U)  
    CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: K679OBS311)  
    CETYL ALCOHOL (UNII: 936JST6JCN)  
    CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE (UNII: 2968PHW8QP)  
    EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    GLYCERYL OLEATE (UNII: 4PC054V79P)  
    GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE (UNII: 230OU9XXE4)  
    LANOLIN (UNII: 7EV65EAW6H)  
    METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
    PROPYL GALLATE (UNII: 8D4SNN7V92)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    DIMETHICONE 350 (UNII: 2Y53S6ATLU)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE (UNII: 368GB5141J)  
    STEARYL ALCOHOL (UNII: 2KR89I4H1Y)  
    PETROLATUM (UNII: 4T6H12BN9U)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    Product Characteristics
    Colorwhite (off-white viscous cream) Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:0573-2830-101 in 1 CARTON01/01/2004
    126 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01501/01/2004
    Labeler - Haleon US Holdings LLC (079944263)
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