HYDROCORTISONE MAXIMUM STRENGTH- hydrocortisone cream

Hydrocortisone by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Hydrocortisone by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc.. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Hydrocortisone, USP 1%

Purpose

Anti-itch

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

Warnings

For external use only

Do not use

• 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

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

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.

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

Directions

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 issue or a soft cloth before application of this product
Children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor

Other information

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

Inactive ingredients

cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, isopropyl myristate, methylparaben, polyoxyl 40 stearate, polysorbate 60, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sorbic acid, sorbitan monostearate, stearyl alcohol, white wax.  May contain citric acid or sodium citrate solution to adjust pH.

Questions?  

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

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Actavis

NDC 0472-0343-56
Compare to the active ingredient in Cortaid® Maximum Strength Cream*
Maximum Strength
Hydrocortisone Cream, USP 1%
Anti-itch Cream
Relieves Itches and Rashes
 

Relieves itches and rashes due to:
Poison Ivy, Oak, Sumac  Insect Bites
Eczema      Psoriasis      Seborrheic Dermatitis 

Net wt. 1 oz (28g)

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

HYDROCORTISONE  MAXIMUM STRENGTH
hydrocortisone cream

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 0472-0343
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
CETYL ALCOHOL (UNII: 936JST6JCN)
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE (UNII: 230OU9XXE4)
ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE (UNII: 0RE8K4LNJS)
METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)
POLYOXYL 40 STEARATE (UNII: 13A4J4NH9I)
POLYSORBATE 60 (UNII: CAL22UVI4M)
PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)
PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)
SORBIC ACID (UNII: X045WJ989B)
SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE (UNII: NVZ4I0H58X)
STEARYL ALCOHOL (UNII: 2KR89I4H1Y)
WHITE WAX (UNII: 7G1J5DA97F)

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 0472-0343-56	1 in 1 CARTON	07/01/1997
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	07/01/1997

Labeler - Actavis Pharma, Inc. (119723554)