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Hydrocortisone Ointment Maximum Strength - Actavis

Manufacturer
Actavis Pharma, Inc.
Effective date
2022-09-23
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
8
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-01 21:53:12

Label at a glance#

ProductHydrocortisone Maximum Strength
Active ingredientHYDROCORTISONE
Label structure13 sections

Indications and uses

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 jewelry detergents cosmetics psoriasis seborrheic dermatitis for external genital, feminine and anal itching other uses of this product should be only under the advice and supervision of a doctor

Dosage and administration

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, clean the affected area with mild soap and warm water, rinse thoroughly, gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before application of this product  Children under 12 years of ag...

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Hydrocortisone, USP 1%

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Anti-itch

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

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
  • jewelry
  • detergents
  • cosmetics
  • psoriasis
  • seborrheic dermatitis
  • for external genital, feminine and anal itching
  • other uses of this product should be only under the advice and supervision of a doctor

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

For external use only

Do not use

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

  • for external feminine itching if you have a vaginal discharge. Consult a doctor.
  • for the treatment of diaper rash. Consult a doctor.

When using this product

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

  • avoid contact with the eyes

  • do not begin the use of any other hydrocortisone product unless directed by a doctor

  • for external anal itching:

  • do not use more than directed unless directed by a doctor

  • do not put this product into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

  • symptoms last for more than 7 days
  • the condition gets worse
  • symptoms clear up and occur again in a few days
  • rectal bleeding occurs, consult doctor promptly

Keep out of reach of children.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

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

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

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, clean the affected area with mild soap and warm water, rinse thoroughly, gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before application of this product 
Children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor

Other information

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

  • Store at room temperature 59°-86°F (15°-30°C).
  • Before using any medication, read all label directions. Keep carton, it contains important information.

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

mineral oil, white petrolatum

Questions?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-800-432-8534 between 9 am and 4 pm EST, Monday–Friday.

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Actavis
NDC 0472-0345-56
Compare to the active ingredient in Cortizone•10®*

Maximum Strength
Hydrocortisone Ointment, USP 1%
Anti-Itch Ointment

Relieves Itches and Rashes
Net wt. 1 oz (28g)

For the temporary relief of itches and rashes due to:
• Insect Bites     • Eczema     • Seborrheic dermatitis
• Poison Ivy, oak & sumac


Hydrocortisone Ointment, USP 1%
Hydrocortisone Ointment, USP 1%

DailyMed Billing Units#

Package NDC, Billing unit, Product NDC table
Package NDCBilling unitProduct NDCDailyMed indexing SPLSPL versionEffective
0472-0345-56GM - Gram0472-0345897e0f9f-c97b-409b-8f0d-3b0be9dea5f512012-07-24

DailyMed Socrata Ingredients#

Ingredient, Type, UNII table
IngredientTypeUNIISPL versionUploaded
HYDROCORTISONEACTIVE INGREDIENTWI4X0X7BPJ2
HYDROCORTISONEACTIVE MOIETYWI4X0X7BPJ2
MINERAL OILINACTIVE INGREDIENTT5L8T28FGP2
PETROLATUMINACTIVE INGREDIENT4T6H12BN9U2

Products#

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
0472-03450472-0345-56

Ingredients#

Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.

DailyMed ingredient rows page 1 of 1 · 3 matching rows.

Name, UNII, Kind table
NameUNIIKind
HYDROCORTISONEWI4X0X7BPJACTIB
MINERAL OILT5L8T28FGPIACT
PETROLATUM4T6H12BN9UIACT

Source Document#

Source XML

Inactive ingredient matches#

Inactive Ingredient Database values describe FDA-listed use contexts. The match method and ambiguity count are shown because ingredient names, routes, and dosage forms are not always unique. Browse recovered IID releases and source provenance.

Inactive ingredient links page 1 of 1 · 48 matching rows.

DailyMed ingredient, IID ingredient, UNII table
DailyMed ingredientIID ingredientUNIIDosage form / routePotencyMaximum daily exposureMatch
MINERAL OILMINERAL OILT5L8T28FGPSUPPOSITORY / RECTALNAExact identifier — unii candidate
30 equally ranked IID candidates
PETROLATUMPETROLATUM4T6H12BN9UOINTMENT / AURICULAR (OTIC)NAExact identifier — unii candidate
18 equally ranked IID candidates
MINERAL OILMINERAL OILT5L8T28FGPFILM, EXTENDED RELEASE / TRANSDERMAL34 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
30 equally ranked IID candidates
PETROLATUMPETROLATUM4T6H12BN9UTABLET / ORAL3.5 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
18 equally ranked IID candidates
MINERAL OILMINERAL OILT5L8T28FGPSYSTEM / TRANSDERMAL6.09 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
30 equally ranked IID candidates
PETROLATUMPETROLATUM4T6H12BN9UCAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL0.07 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
18 equally ranked IID candidates
MINERAL OILMINERAL OILT5L8T28FGPTABLET, CHEWABLE / ORAL6 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
30 equally ranked IID candidates
MINERAL OILMINERAL OILT5L8T28FGPDROPS / ORALNAExact identifier — unii candidate
30 equally ranked IID candidates
MINERAL OILMINERAL OILT5L8T28FGPTABLET, FILM COATED / ORALNAExact identifier — unii candidate
30 equally ranked IID candidates
PETROLATUMPETROLATUM4T6H12BN9UOINTMENT / OPHTHALMIC88.4 %w/wExact identifier — unii candidate
18 equally ranked IID candidates
PETROLATUMPETROLATUM4T6H12BN9UCAPSULE / VAGINALNAExact identifier — unii candidate
18 equally ranked IID candidates
MINERAL OILMINERAL OILT5L8T28FGPCAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL120 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
30 equally ranked IID candidates
PETROLATUMPETROLATUM4T6H12BN9USOAP / TOPICAL0.85 %w/wExact identifier — unii candidate
18 equally ranked IID candidates
MINERAL OILMINERAL OILT5L8T28FGPTABLET, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL5.67 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
30 equally ranked IID candidates
PETROLATUMPETROLATUM4T6H12BN9UCREAM / TOPICAL4213 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
18 equally ranked IID candidates
MINERAL OILMINERAL OILT5L8T28FGPCAPSULE / ORAL120 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
30 equally ranked IID candidates
MINERAL OILMINERAL OILT5L8T28FGPPASTE / DENTAL95 %w/wExact identifier — unii candidate
30 equally ranked IID candidates
MINERAL OILMINERAL OILT5L8T28FGPOINTMENT / TOPICAL9938 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
30 equally ranked IID candidates
MINERAL OILMINERAL OILT5L8T28FGPOINTMENT / AURICULAR (OTIC)NAExact identifier — unii candidate
30 equally ranked IID candidates
MINERAL OILMINERAL OILT5L8T28FGPTABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORALNAExact identifier — unii candidate
30 equally ranked IID candidates
PETROLATUMPETROLATUM4T6H12BN9UOINTMENT, AUGMENTED / TOPICAL81.94 %w/wExact identifier — unii candidate
18 equally ranked IID candidates
MINERAL OILMINERAL OILT5L8T28FGPSPRAY / TOPICAL1379 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
30 equally ranked IID candidates
MINERAL OILMINERAL OILT5L8T28FGPGEL / TOPICAL2.5 %w/wExact identifier — unii candidate
30 equally ranked IID candidates
MINERAL OILMINERAL OILT5L8T28FGPFILM / TRANSDERMAL11.42 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
30 equally ranked IID candidates
MINERAL OILMINERAL OILT5L8T28FGPSUSPENSION / TOPICAL82 %w/wExact identifier — unii candidate
30 equally ranked IID candidates
MINERAL OILMINERAL OILT5L8T28FGPSUSPENSION / AURICULAR (OTIC)0.5 %w/vExact identifier — unii candidate
30 equally ranked IID candidates
PETROLATUMPETROLATUM4T6H12BN9ULIQUID / RESPIRATORY (INHALATION)NAExact identifier — unii candidate
18 equally ranked IID candidates
MINERAL OILMINERAL OILT5L8T28FGPTABLET / ORAL113.75 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
30 equally ranked IID candidates
PETROLATUMPETROLATUM4T6H12BN9USUPPOSITORY / VAGINAL27 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
18 equally ranked IID candidates
MINERAL OILMINERAL OILT5L8T28FGPOINTMENT / OPHTHALMIC59.5 %w/wExact identifier — unii candidate
30 equally ranked IID candidates
MINERAL OILMINERAL OILT5L8T28FGPCREAM / VAGINAL402 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
30 equally ranked IID candidates
MINERAL OILMINERAL OILT5L8T28FGPSYSTEM / TOPICAL654.36 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
30 equally ranked IID candidates
PETROLATUMPETROLATUM4T6H12BN9UAEROSOL, FOAM / TOPICAL7.9 %w/wExact identifier — unii candidate
18 equally ranked IID candidates
MINERAL OILMINERAL OILT5L8T28FGPSUSPENSION / OPHTHALMIC0.1 %w/wExact identifier — unii candidate
30 equally ranked IID candidates
MINERAL OILMINERAL OILT5L8T28FGPLOTION / TOPICAL1428 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
30 equally ranked IID candidates
PETROLATUMPETROLATUM4T6H12BN9USPONGE / TOPICALNAExact identifier — unii candidate
18 equally ranked IID candidates
PETROLATUMPETROLATUM4T6H12BN9UEMULSION / TOPICAL7.8 %w/wExact identifier — unii candidate
18 equally ranked IID candidates
MINERAL OILMINERAL OILT5L8T28FGPOIL / TOPICAL43.29 %v/vExact identifier — unii candidate
30 equally ranked IID candidates
MINERAL OILMINERAL OILT5L8T28FGPSUPPOSITORY / VAGINAL30 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
30 equally ranked IID candidates
MINERAL OILMINERAL OILT5L8T28FGPPASTE / TOPICAL47.5 %w/wExact identifier — unii candidate
30 equally ranked IID candidates
PETROLATUMPETROLATUM4T6H12BN9UOINTMENT / VAGINAL4084 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
18 equally ranked IID candidates
PETROLATUMPETROLATUM4T6H12BN9UCREAM, AUGMENTED / TOPICAL26 %w/wExact identifier — unii candidate
18 equally ranked IID candidates
MINERAL OILMINERAL OILT5L8T28FGPCREAM / TOPICAL2772 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
30 equally ranked IID candidates
PETROLATUMPETROLATUM4T6H12BN9UOINTMENT / TOPICAL7275 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
18 equally ranked IID candidates
PETROLATUMPETROLATUM4T6H12BN9UTABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL0.18 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
18 equally ranked IID candidates
MINERAL OILMINERAL OILT5L8T28FGPSOAP / TOPICAL0.82 %w/wExact identifier — unii candidate
30 equally ranked IID candidates
PETROLATUMPETROLATUM4T6H12BN9ULOTION / TOPICAL25 %w/wExact identifier — unii candidate
18 equally ranked IID candidates
MINERAL OILMINERAL OILT5L8T28FGPTABLET, COATED / ORAL1.5 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
30 equally ranked IID candidates

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