Label: HYDROCORTISONE- anti itch ointment

  • NDC Code(s): 13709-316-01
  • Packager: NeilMed Pharmaceuticals Inc
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph not final

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Drug Label Information

Updated August 17, 2023

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  • Drug Facts

    Active Ingredients

    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.

  • Warnings:

    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 :

    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. 1-800-222-1222

  • 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
    If pregnant or breast-feeding 􀁑 ask a health professional before use.
    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 application of this product Children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor

  • STORAGE AND HANDLING

    Storage temperature: not to exceed 30°C (86°F).

  • Other information

    Before using any medication, read all label directions.
    Keep carton, it contains important information.

  • Inactive ingredients

    mineral oil, white petrolatum.

  • SAFE HANDLING WARNING

    TAMPER EVIDENT DO NOT USE IF SEAL ON TUBE IS PUNCTURED OR MISSING

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    Hydrocortisone Ointment

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    HYDROCORTISONE 
    anti itch ointment
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:13709-316
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    HYDROCORTISONE (UNII: WI4X0X7BPJ) (HYDROCORTISONE - UNII:WI4X0X7BPJ) HYDROCORTISONE0.0102 g  in 1 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    MINERAL OIL (UNII: T5L8T28FGP)  
    PETROLATUM (UNII: 4T6H12BN9U)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorwhiteScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:13709-316-011 in 1 CARTON08/17/2023
    128 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 finalpart34808/17/2023
    Labeler - NeilMed Pharmaceuticals Inc (799295915)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    NeilMed Pharmaceuticals Inc.799295915manufacture(13709-316)