Regular Strength Hydrocortisone Cream

Manufacturer
Walgreens | Unipack, Inc.
Effective date
2020-10-29
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
9
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-05-31 23:32:42

Label at a glance#

ProductRegular Strength Hydrocortisone Cream
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 applicaion of this product. Children under 12  yea...

Storage and handling

Storage temperature: not to exceed 30 o C (86 o F).  Protect from freezing. Before using any medication, read all label directions.  Keep carton, it contains important information.

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Active Ingredient

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Hydrocortisone, USP 0.5%

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

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 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 applicaion of this product.

Children under 12  years of age: consult a doctor.

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

Storage temperature: not to exceed 30oC (86oF).  Protect from freezing.

Before using any medication, read all label directions.  Keep carton, it contains important information.

Inactive Ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

benzyl alcohol, ceteareth 20, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl palmitate, glycerin, isopropyl myristate, isostearyl neopentanoate, methylparaben, peg-40 stearate, purified water.  May contain citric acid or sodium citrate solution to adjust pH. 

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