Hydrocortisone Cream 1%

Over-the-Counter

Handelsnamen: Hydrocortisone Cream 1%

Darreichungsform

Topical

Applikationsweg

TOPICAL

Hersteller

Front Line Safety

About This Medication

Topical product applied to the skin for localized treatment and symptom relief.

Wirkstoffe

Wirkstoff	Stärke
Hydrocortisone	-

Indikationen und Anwendung

Use(s) For the Temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to eczema, insect bites, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, soaps, detergents, cosmetics, jewelry, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, and for external genital, feminine, and anal itching

Dosierung und Verabreichung

Directions • 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: Consult a doctor • When used for anal itching, cleanse the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly. Gently dry, patting or blotting with bathroom tissue or soft cloth before applying. • Children under 12: Consult a doctor before using for anal itching.

Warnhinweise und Vorsichtsmaßnahmen

Warnings For External Use Only If pregnant or breastfeeding Ask a health professional before use Do not use • In the eyes • For diaper rash • For external genital or feminine itching if you have a vaginal discharge • More than the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor • In the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator Stop use and ask a doctor if • Condition worsens or if symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again with a few days (do not continue to use this or any other hydrocortisone product for longer than 7 days) • Bleeding occurs due to anal itching Keep out of reach of children If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Frequently Asked Questions

Use(s) For the Temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to eczema, insect bites, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, soaps, detergents, cosmetics, jewelry, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, and for external genital, feminine, and anal itching

Directions • 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: Consult a doctor • When used for anal itching, cleanse the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly. Gently dry, patting or blotting with bathroom tissue or soft cloth before applying. • Children under 12: Consult a doctor before using for anal itching.

Warnings For External Use Only If pregnant or breastfeeding Ask a health professional before use Do not use • In the eyes • For diaper rash • For external genital or feminine itching if you have a vaginal discharge • More than the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor • In the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator Stop use and ask a doctor if • Condition worsens or if symptoms persist for more …

Hydrocortisone Cream 1% is available over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.

References & Data Sources

• DailyMed — Hydrocortisone Cream 1% drug label (National Library of Medicine)
• openFDA — Hydrocortisone Cream 1% label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
• RxNorm — RXCUI 106258 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
• NDC Directory — Hydrocortisone Cream 1% (FDA National Drug Code)

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Datenquellen: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS