Label: HYDROCORTISONE cream

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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  • Active ingredient

    Hydrocortisone 1%

  • Purpose

    Anti-itch

  • Uses

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    temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to:
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    eczema
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    psoriasis
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    poison ivy, oak, sumac
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    insect bites
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    detergents
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    jewelry
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    cosmetics
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    soaps
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    seborrheic dermatitis
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    temporarily relieves external anal and genital itching
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    other uses of this product should only be under the advice and supervision of a doctor
  • Warnings

    For external use only

    Do not use

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    in the genital area if you have a vaginal discharge. Consult a doctor.
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    for the treatment of diaper rash. Consult a doctor.

    When using this product

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    avoid contact with eyes
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    do not use more than directed unless told to do so by a doctor
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    do not put directly into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

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    condition worsens 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
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    rectal bleeding occurs

    Keep out of reach of children.

    If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

  • Directions

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    for itching of skin irritation, inflammation, and rashes:
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    adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
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    children under 2 years of age: do not use, consult ask a doctor
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    for external anal and genital itching, adults:
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    when practical, clean the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly
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    gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before applying
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    apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
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    children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
  • Other information

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

    water, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl palmitate, glycerin, isopropyl myristate, isostearyl neopentanoate, ceteareth-20, diazolidinyl urea, sorbic acid, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, BHT, sodium hydroxide

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  • Principal Display Panel

    COMPARE TO the active ingredient in CORTIZONE ● 10®

    Kroger®

    Maximum Strength

    Hydrocortisone 1%

    Anti-Itch Cream

    Temporary Relief of Psoriasis, Poison Ivy and Insect Bites

    Rapid Relief of Itch and Redness

    NET WT 2 OZ (56g)

    WITH SOOTHING ALOE

    Hydrocortisone 1% Carton Image 1
    Hydrocortisone 1% Carton Image 2
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    HYDROCORTISONE 
    hydrocortisone cream
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:30142-411
    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
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    CETOSTEARYL ALCOHOL (UNII: 2DMT128M1S)  
    CETYL PALMITATE (UNII: 5ZA2S6B08X)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE (UNII: 0RE8K4LNJS)  
    ISOSTEARYL NEOPENTANOATE (UNII: 411THY156Q)  
    POLYOXYL 20 CETOSTEARYL ETHER (UNII: YRC528SWUY)  
    DIAZOLIDINYL UREA (UNII: H5RIZ3MPW4)  
    SORBIC ACID (UNII: X045WJ989B)  
    ALOE VERA LEAF (UNII: ZY81Z83H0X)  
    BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE (UNII: 1P9D0Z171K)  
    SODIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: 55X04QC32I)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:30142-411-161 in 1 CARTON04/13/2017
    156 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01704/13/2017
    Labeler - Kroger Company (006999528)
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