Cortizone 10 Water Resistant Ointment

Cortizone 10Ointment

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Hydrocortisone 1%

Purpose

Anti-itch

Uses

■ temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to:

    ■ eczema ■ psoriasis ■ poison ivy, oak, sumac ■ insect bites ■ detergents ■ jewelry ■ cosmetics

    ■ soaps ■ seborrheic dermatitis

■ temporarily relieves external anal and genital itching

■ other uses of this product should only be under the advice and supervision of a doctor

Warnings

For external use only

Do not use

■ in the genital area 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 eyes ■ do not use more than directed unless told to do so by a doctor ■ do not put directly into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator

Stop use and ask a doctor if

■ 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

■ rectal bleeding occurs

Keep out of reach of children. 

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

Directions

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

Inactive ingredients

petrolatum