Indications and uses
temporary relief of external anal itching temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations and rashes other uses of this product should be only under the advice and supervision of a doctor
HYDROCORTISONE CREAM
- Manufacturer
- CVS PHARMACY, INC | Fourstar Group USA, Inc.
- Effective date
- 2026-02-02
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 4
- Source
- full-release
- Hydrated at
- 2026-06-01 01:36:13
Label at a glance#
ProductHYDROCORTISONE
Active ingredientHYDROCORTISONE
Label structure8 sections
Dosage and administration
Adults: when practical, cleanse the affected area by patting or blotting with an appropriate cleansing wipe. Gently dry by patting or blotting with a tissue or soft cloth before application of this product. adults and children 12 years of age and older: apply to the affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily children under 12 years of age: do not use, consult a doctor
Contacts and useful links#
Label contents#
Full prescribing information#
Active ingredient
Hydrocortisone 1%
Purpose
Anti-itch
Uses
- temporary relief of external anal itching
- temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations and rashes
- other uses of this product should be only under the advice and supervision of a doctor
Warnings
For external use only.
Do not use
for the treatment of diaper rash. Consult a doctor.
When using this product
- avoid contact with the eyes
- do not exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor
- do not put into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- bleeding occurs
- condition worsens
- symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days. Do not begin use of any other hydrocortisone product unless you have consulted a doctor.
Keep out of reach of children.
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Directions
Adults:
- when practical, cleanse the affected area by patting or blotting with an appropriate cleansing wipe. Gently dry by patting or blotting with a tissue or soft cloth before application of this product.
- adults and children 12 years of age and older: apply to the affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
- children under 12 years of age: do not use, consult a doctor
Other information
store at room temperature 68° - 77° F (20° - 25° C)
Inactive ingredients
aloe barbadensis leaf juice, cetyl alcohol, edetate disodium, methylparaben, mineral oil, mono- and di-glycerides, petrolatum, polysorbate 60, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sorbitan monostearate
Questions?
1-800-639-3803 Weekdays 9 AM to 4 PM EST
Package Labeling:
DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#
| RxCUI | RxNorm string | TTY | SPL version |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106258 | hydrocortisone 1 % Topical Cream | PSN | 4 |
| 106258 | hydrocortisone 10 MG/ML Topical Cream | SCD | 4 |
| 106258 | hydrocortisone 1 % (as hydrocortisone acetate 1.2 % ) Topical Cream | SY | 4 |
| 106258 | hydrocortisone 1 % Topical Cream | SY | 4 |
| 106258 | hydrocortisone 1 GM per 100 GM Topical Cream | SY | 4 |
DailyMed Pharmacologic Classes#
| Class | Version | Type | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| HYDROCORTISONE Pharmacologic Class Indexing | 2 | Indexing - Pharmacologic Class | 20180813 |
Product Linked Resources#
| Resource | Code type | Value | Equivalent identifiers | Source image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcode | EAN-13 | 6111109111611 | GTIN-13: 6111109111611 EAN-13: 6111109111611 GTIN storage (14 digits): 06111109111611 | Inner Package.jpg |
DailyMed Product Concepts#
DailyMed Package Descriptions#
| Package NDC | Product | Description | Form | Quantity | Strength | SPL version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51316-230-00 | HYDROCORTISONE | 28 g in 1 TUBE | CREAM | 28 | 4 | |
| 51316-230-00 | HYDROCORTISONE | 1 in 1 BOX | CREAM | 1 | 4 |
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- HYDROCORTISONE
- ALOE VERA LEAF
- CETYL ALCOHOL
- EDETATE DISODIUM
- METHYLPARABEN
- MINERAL OIL
- PETROLATUM
- POLYSORBATE 60
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL
- PROPYLPARABEN
- WATER
- SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 51316-230 | 51316-230-00 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| ALOE VERA LEAF | ZY81Z83H0X | IACT |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | 936JST6JCN | IACT |
| EDETATE DISODIUM | 7FLD91C86K | IACT |
| METHYLPARABEN | A2I8C7HI9T | IACT |
| MINERAL OIL | T5L8T28FGP | IACT |
| PETROLATUM | 4T6H12BN9U | IACT |
| POLYSORBATE 60 | CAL22UVI4M | IACT |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | IACT |
| PROPYLPARABEN | Z8IX2SC1OH | IACT |
| WATER | 059QF0KO0R | IACT |
| SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE | NVZ4I0H58X | IACT |
| HYDROCORTISONE | WI4X0X7BPJ | ACTIB |
Source Document#
openFDA label cross-check#
OpenFDA label data provides additional search and identifier links. DailyMed’s Structured Product Label is the canonical label on FDA.report. Matching records are deduplicated before they are shown below.
| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HYDROCORTISONE | HYDROCORTISONE | CVS PHARMACY, INC | 8b8cdb26-8e8f-4e95-9d83-d685c90afe01 | 2026-02-02 | Warnings | 51316-230-00 51316-230 51316023000 49d96221-1455-d749-e063-6394a90a443e 8b8cdb26-8e8f-4e95-9d83-d685c90afe01 |
Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#
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