Label: HYDROCORTISONE MAXIMUM STRENGTH- hydrocortisone ointment

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

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Drug Label Information

Updated September 3, 2021

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  • Active Ingredient

    Hydrocortisone, USP 1%

  • Purpose

    Anti-itch

  • Uses

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

    • eczema,
    • insect bites,
    • poison ivy,
    • poison oak,
    • poison sumac,
    • soaps,
    • jewelry,
    • detergents,
    • cosmetics,
    • psoriasis,
    • seborrheic dermatitis,
    • for external genital, feminine 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 external feminine itching if you have a vaginal discharge. Consult a doctor.
    • for the treatment of diaper rash. Consult a doctor.
  • When using this product

    avoid contact with the eyes, do not begin the use of any other hydrocortisone product unless directed by a doctor, for external anal itching: do not use more than directed unless directed by a doctor, do not put this product into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator

  • Stop use and ask a doctor if

    symptoms last for more than 7 days, the condition gets worse, symptoms clear up and occur again in a few days, rectal bleeding occurs, consult doctor promptly

  • 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, consult a doctor.

    For external anal itching

    Adults: when practical, clean the affected area with mild soap and warm water, rinse thoroughly, gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before applicaion of this product.

    Children under 12 years of age:

    • consult a doctor.
  • Other information

    • Storage temperature: not to exceed 30oC (86oF).
    • Before using any medication, read all label directions. Keep carton, it contains important information.
  • Inactive Ingredients

    mineral oil, white petrolatum

  • Avedana ® Maximum Strength Hydrocortisone Ointment | 1oz Tube Label

    Tube Label

  • Avedana ® Maximum Strength Hydrocortisone Ointment | 1oz Carton Label

    Carton Label

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    HYDROCORTISONE  MAXIMUM STRENGTH
    hydrocortisone ointment
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:43749-251
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    HYDROCORTISONE (UNII: WI4X0X7BPJ) (HYDROCORTISONE - UNII:WI4X0X7BPJ) HYDROCORTISONE0.01 g  in 1 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    PETROLATUM (UNII: 4T6H12BN9U)  
    MINERAL OIL (UNII: T5L8T28FGP)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorwhiteScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:43749-251-011 in 1 CARTON09/03/2021
    1NDC:43749-251-0328 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 finalpart34809/03/2021
    Labeler - Unipack, Inc. (009248480)
    Registrant - ASIAN AEROSOL OAN PRIVATE LIMITED (872341020)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Unipack, Inc.009248480label(43749-251)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    ASIAN AEROSOL OAN PRIVATE LIMITED872341020manufacture(43749-251)