HYDROCORTISONE CREAM- hydrocortisone cream

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

HYDROCORTISONE (UNII: WI4X0X7BPJ) (HYDROCORTISONE - UNII:WI4X0X7BPJ)

Available from:

Trifecta Pharmaceuticals USA

INN (International Name):

HYDROCORTISONE

Composition:

HYDROCORTISONE 1 g in 100 g

Administration route:

TOPICAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Anti-Itch Temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation and rashes due to: - eczema - seborrheic dermatitis - psoriasis - insect bites - poison ivy, oak, sumac - soaps - detergents - cosmetics - jewelry - external genital and anal itching Other uses of this product should be only under the advice and supervision of a doctor - If you have a vaginal discharge - before treating diaper rash - before using on children under 2 years of age

Authorization status:

OTC monograph not final

Summary of Product characteristics

HYDROCORTISONE CREAM- HYDROCORTISONE CREAM
TRIFECTA PHARMACEUTICALS USA
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HYDROCORTISONE CREAM 1%
ACTIVE INGREDIENT
Hydrocortisone 1%
PURPOSE
Anti-Itch
USES
Temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations,
inflammation and
rashes due to:
eczema
seborrheic dermatitis
psoriasis
insect bites
poison ivy, oak, sumac
soaps
detergents
cosmetics
jewelry
external genital and anal itching
Other uses of this product should be only under the advice and
supervision of a doctor
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center
immediately.
WARNINGS
for external use only
avoid contact with eyes
do not put this product into the rectum by using fingers or any
mechanical device or
applicator
FOR EXTERNAL ANAL ITCHING USERS:
do not exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor
in case of bleeding, consult a doctor promptly
children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor
BEFORE USING ANY MEDICATION, READ ALL LABEL DIRECTIONS. KEEP THIS
CARTON AS IT
CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION
STOP USING THIS PRODUCT AND ASK A DOCTOR
in case of bleeding
if condition worsens or if symptoms persist for more than 7 days or
clear up and
occur again within a few days
before you begin using any other hydrocortisone product
DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT AND ASK A DOCTOR
If you have a vaginal discharge
before treating diaper rash
before using on children under 2 years of age
DIRECTIONS
When practical, cleanse the affected area with mild soap and warm
water and rinse
thoroughly
gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth
before applying
adults and children 12 years of age and older, apply to the affected
area not more
than 3 to 4 times daily
children under 12 years of age: do not use, consult a doctor
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, ethylparaben, glycerin, glycerol
monostearate, hexadecanol,
mineral water, octadecannol, petrolatum, purified water, sodium
dodecyl sulfate
OTHER INFORMATION
to open; unscrew cap and pull tab to rem