hydrocortisone by Perrigo New York Inc HYDROCORTISONE ointment

hydrocortisone by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

hydrocortisone by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Perrigo New York Inc. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

Active ingredient

Hydrocortisone 1%

Purpose

Anti-itch

Uses

• temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to:
• eczema
• psoriasis
• poison ivy, oak, sumac
• insect bites
• detergents
• jewelry
• cosmetics
• soaps
• seborrheic dermatitis
• temporarily relieves external anal and genital itching
• other uses of this product should only be under the advice and supervision of a doctor

Warnings

For external use only

Do not use

• in the genital area if you have a vaginal discharge. Ask a doctor.
• for the treatment of diaper rash. Ask a doctor.

When using this product

• avoid contact with the eyes
• do not use more than directed unless told to do so by a doctor
• do not put directly into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• condition worsens
• symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days, and do not begin use of any other hydrocortisone product unless you have asked a doctor
• rectal bleeding occurs

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

• for itching of skin irritation, inflammation, and rashes:
• 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, ask a doctor
• for external anal and genital itching, adults:
• when practical, clean 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
• apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
• children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Other information

• store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)

Inactive ingredients

aloe barbadensis leaf juice, white petrolatum

Questions or comments?

1-800-719-9260

Principal Display Panel

Relieves Itch Fast

Water Resistant Formula Helps Protect Skin

Skin Irritation

Inflammation & Redness

Rashes

Insect Bites

Eczema & Psoriasis

Compare to Cortizone – 10®

active ingredient

Hydrocortisone 1%

Maximum Strength Anti-Itch Ointment

NET WT 1 OZ (28 g)

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

HYDROCORTISONE 
hydrocortisone ointment

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 45802-276
Route of Administration	TOPICAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
HYDROCORTISONE (UNII: WI4X0X7BPJ) (HYDROCORTISONE - UNII:WI4X0X7BPJ)	HYDROCORTISONE	1 g  in 100 g

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
ALOE VERA LEAF (UNII: ZY81Z83H0X)
PETROLATUM (UNII: 4T6H12BN9U)

Product Characteristics
Color	WHITE (clear)	Score
Shape		Size
Flavor		Imprint Code
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 45802-276-03	1 in 1 CARTON	08/18/2011
1		28 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC monograph not final	part348	08/18/2011

Labeler - Perrigo New York Inc (078846912)