HYDROCORTISONE ointment

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

Hydrocortisone (UNII: WI4X0X7BPJ) (Hydrocortisone - UNII:WI4X0X7BPJ)

Available from:

Proficient Rx LP

INN (International Name):

Hydrocortisone

Composition:

Hydrocortisone 1 g in 100 g

Administration route:

TOPICAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Anti-itch ointment

Authorization status:

OTC monograph not final

Summary of Product characteristics

HYDROCORTISONE- HYDROCORTISONE OINTMENT
PROFICIENT RX LP
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HYDROCORTISONE
_DRUG FACTS_
ACTIVE INGREDIENT
Hydrocortisone 1%
PURPOSE
Anti-itch ointment
USES
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WARNINGS
FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY
DO NOT USE
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ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE
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temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations and
rashes due to
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eczema
insect bites
poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac
soaps
detergents
cosmetics
jewelry
seborrheic dermatitis
psoriasis
external genital and anal itching
other uses of this product should be only under the advice and
supervision of a
doctor
in the eyes
by putting this product into the rectum by using fingers or any
mechanical device
or applicator
a vaginal discharge
rectal bleeding
diaper rash
WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT consult a doctor before exceeding recommended
dosage
STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
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KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. If swallowed, get medical help or
contact a Poison
Control Center right away.
DIRECTIONS
Adults and children 2 years of age and older:
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Children under 2 years of age: do not use. consult a doctor
FOR EXTERNAL ANAL ITCHING:
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Children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor
OTHER INFORMATION
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INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
Fractionated Coconut Oil, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, White
Petrolatum
QUESTIONS?
Call 1-866-923-4914
Distributed by:
TARO PHARMACEUTICALS
U.S.A., INC.
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Relabeled by:
PROFICIENT RX LP
condition gets worse
condition persists for more than 7 days
condition clears up and occurs again within a few days. Do not begin
to use any
other hydrocortisone product unless you have consulted a doctor.
apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
Adults: 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 application
of this product
To open: unscrew cap, pull tab to remove foil seal, and screw cap back
onto tube
store at room temperature
see car