Hydrocortisone 1%

Over-the-Counter

Brand names: Equate Cortisone

Dosage Form

Topical

Route

TOPICAL

Manufacturer

Walmart Inc.

About This Medication

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

Active Ingredients

Ingredient	Strength
Hydrocortisone	-

Indications & Usage

For the temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritation and rashes due to eczema poison ivy, oak, and sumac cosmetics soaps and detergents jewelry insect bites Other uses of this product should be only under advice and supervision of a doctor.

Dosage & Administration

Adults and children 2 years or older: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily Children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor To apply to face, spray into palm of hand and gently apply.

Warnings & Precautions

For external use only. Flammable. Keep away from fire or flame. Do not use for the treatment of diaper rash. Consult a doctor. When using this product avoid contact with eyes. In case of contact with eyes, flush thoroughly with water avoid contact with broken skin do not inhale or ingest contents under pressure. Do not puncture or incinerate. Do not store at temperature above 120F. Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens symptoms last more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days.

Frequently Asked Questions

For the temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritation and rashes due to eczema poison ivy, oak, and sumac cosmetics soaps and detergents jewelry insect bites Other uses of this product should be only under advice and supervision of a doctor.

Adults and children 2 years or older: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily Children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor To apply to face, spray into palm of hand and gently apply.

For external use only. Flammable. Keep away from fire or flame. Do not use for the treatment of diaper rash. Consult a doctor. When using this product avoid contact with eyes. In case of contact with eyes, flush thoroughly with water avoid contact with broken skin do not inhale or ingest contents under pressure. Do not puncture or incinerate. Do not store at temperature above 120F. Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens symptoms last more than 7 …

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

References & Data Sources

• DailyMed — Hydrocortisone 1% drug label (National Library of Medicine)
• openFDA — Hydrocortisone 1% label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
• RxNorm — RXCUI 317564 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
• NDC Directory — Hydrocortisone 1% (FDA National Drug Code)

Medical Disclaimer

The information on this page is intended for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or medication.

Data sources: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS