Green Guard Maximum Strength Hydrocortisone Cream 1%

Manufacturer
Unifirst First Aid Corporation
Effective date
2023-08-14
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
6
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-01 21:27:20

Label at a glance#

ProductGreen Guard Maximum Strength Hydrocortisone
Active ingredientHYDROCORTISONE
Label structure10 sections

Indications and uses

for the temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation and rashes 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 and ask a doctor For external anal and genital itching in adults: when practical, clean 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 Children under 12 years of age: ask...

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Hydrocortisone 1.0%

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Antipruritic (ant-itch)

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

  • for the temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation and rashes
  • 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 the treatment of diaper rash
  • with any other Hydrocortisone product unless you have consulted a doctor
  • if you have a vaginal discharge, consult a doctor

When using this product

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

  • avoid contact with eyes
  • do not put this product into rectum by using fingers, mechanical device or applicator
  • do not exceed recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

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

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 and ask a doctor

For external anal and genital itching in adults:

  • when practical, clean 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

Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Other information

OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION

  • store at room temperature 59° to 86° F (15° to 30° C)
  • tamper evident, do not use if packet is torn, cut or opened
  • avoid excessive heat and humidity

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

benzoic acid, chlorphenesin, citric acid, glycerin, glyceryl monostearate, methylparaben, mineral oil, petrolatum, phenoxyethanol, polysorbate 80, purified water, titanium dioxide, trisodium citrate

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-800-869-6970

Green Guard Maximum Strength Hydrocortisone Cream 1%

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Green Guard®

Maximum Strength

Hydrocortisone Cream 1%

For the temporay relief of itching

GG Hydro Label 19GG Hydro Label 19

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Product NDCPackage NDC
47682-69747682-697-73, 47682-697-35, 47682-697-99

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