hydrocortisone

Perrigo New York Inc

Perrigo Hydrocortisone Cream 1% Drug Facts

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*

• Active ingredient
• Purpose
• hydrocortisone Uses
• Warnings
  • Do not use
  • When using this product
  • Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • Keep out of reach of children.
• Directions
• hydrocortisone Other information
• Inactive ingredients
• Questions or comments?
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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient

Hydrocortisone 1%

Purpose

Anti-itch

hydrocortisone Uses

• •temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to:
• •eczema
• •psoriasis
• •poison ivy, oak, sumac
• •insect bites
• •detergents
• •jewelry
• •seborrheic dermatitis
• •soaps
• •external genital 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 the treatment of diaper rash. Ask a doctor.
• •for external genital itching if you have a vaginal discharge. Ask a doctor.

When using this product

• •avoid contact with the eyes
• •do not begin use of any other hydrocortisone product unless you have asked a doctor
• •for external anal itching do not exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor. In case of bleeding, consult a doctor promptly.
• •do not put this product into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• •condition worsens
• •symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days

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. Ask a doctor.

for external anal itching:

• •adults: when practical, cleanse the 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 application of this product.
• •children under 12 years of age with external anal itching: ask a doctor

hydrocortisone Other information

• •store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)

Inactive ingredients

aloe vera gel, ceteareth-20, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl palmitate, glycerin, isopropyl myristate, isostearyl neopentanoate, methylparaben, purified water

Questions or comments?

1-800-719-9260

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Relieves Itching and Redness Fast

Maximum Strength

Helps Heal Rashes for Healthier Skin

Compare to Cortaid® active ingredient

Hydrocortisone Cream 1%

Maximum Strength Anti-Itch Cream

NET WT 1 OZ (28 g)