Hydrocortisone Cream Maximum Strength - Select Brand
Drug Facts
Active ingredient
Hydrocortisone USP, 1%
Purpose
Anti-itch
Use
- temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due toeczemapsoriasisinsect bitespoison ivy, oak, sumacdetergentjewelrycosmeticssoaps seborrheic dermatitis
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
When using this product
- avoid contact with the eyes
- do not use more than directed unless directed 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
- do not begin the use of any other hydrocortisone product unless directed by a doctor
- rectal bleeding occurs
Keep out of reach of children.
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Direction
- for itching of skin irritation, inflammation, and rashesadults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times dailychildren under 2 years of age: consult a doctor
- for external anal and genital itchingadults: when practical, clean the affected area with mild soap and warm water; rinse thoroughlygently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before application of this productapply to affected area not more than 3 to4 times dailychildren under 12 years of age: consult a doctor
Other information
- store at 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF). Protect from freezing.
- before using any medication, read all label directions. Keep carton, it contains important information.
Inactive ingredients
cetyl alcohol, citric acid*, glyceryl stearate, isopropyl myristate, methylparaben, polyoxyl 40 stearate, polysorbate 60, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate solution*, sorbic acid, sorbitan monostearate, stearyl alcohol, white wax