SCHEIN HYDROCORTISONE- hydrocortisone cream

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

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

Available from:

Henry Schein, Inc.

Administration route:

TOPICAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Antipruritic (Anti-Itch) Uses: For the temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations, and rashes due to eczema, insect bites, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, soaps, detergents, cosmetics, jewelry, seborrheic dermatits, psoriasis, and for external genital, feminine and anal itching. Other uses of this product should be only under the advice and supervision of a doctor,

Authorization status:

OTC monograph not final

Summary of Product characteristics

SCHEIN HYDROCORTISONE- HYDROCORTISONE CREAM
HENRY SCHEIN, INC.
_Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA,
however they may be marketed if they_
_comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not
evaluated whether this product complies._
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DRUG FACTS
Active Ingredients (in each gram): Hydrocortisone USP 10mg
Antipruritic (Anti-Itch)
Uses: For the temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin
irritations, and rashes due to
eczema, insect bites, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, soaps,
detergents, cosmetics, jewelry,
seborrheic dermatits, psoriasis, and for external genital, feminine
and anal itching. Other uses of this
product should be only under the advice and supervision of a doctor,
Warnings: FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. Avoid contact with the eyes. Do not
use and consult a doctor for the
treatment of diaper rash, if you have a vaginal discharge. If
condition worsens, or if the symptoms
persist for more than 7 days, or clear up and occur again within a few
days stop use of this product and
do not begin use of any other hydrocortisone product unless you have
consulted a doctor. Do not
exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by the doctor. In
case of bleeding, consult a
physician promptly. Do not put this product into the rectum by using
fingers or any mechanical device or
applicator.
Directions: For adults and children 2 years of age and older. Apply to
affected area not more than 3 to 4
times daily. Children under 2 years of age: Do not use, consult a
doctor. For external anal itching,
Adults: When practical, cleanse the affected area with mild soap and
water and rinse thoroughly. Gently
dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or soft cloth before
application of this product. Children
under 12 years of age: consult a doctor.
Inactive Ingredients: benzoic acid, chlorphenesin, citric acid,
glycerin, glycerol monostearate, methyl
paraben, mineral oil, petrolatum, phenoxyethanol, polysorbate 80,
purified water, titanium dioxide and
trisodium citrat