hydrocortisone
HEB 1% Hydrocortisone Gel Drug Facts
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- Active ingredient
- Purpose
- hydrocortisone Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
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- Inactive ingredients
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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
- cosmetics
- soaps
- seborrheic dermatitis
- temporarily relieves external anal and genital itching
- other uses of this product should only be under the advice and supervision of a doctor
Warnings
For external use only
Do not use
- in the genital area if you have a vaginal discharge. Ask a doctor.
- for the treatment of diaper rash. Ask a doctor.
When using this product
- avoid contact with the eyes
- do not use more than directed unless told to do so by a doctor
- do not put directly 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, and do not begin use of any other hydrocortisone product unless you have asked a doctor
- rectal bleeding occurs
Keep out of reach of children.
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)
Directions
- for itching of skin irritation, inflammation, and rashes:
- 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 and genital itching, adults:
- when practical, clean 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 applying
- apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
- children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Other information
- store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
Inactive ingredients
aloe barbadensis leaf juice, avena sativa (oat) kernel extract, cyclopentasiloxane, dimethicone, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, edetate disodium, glycerin, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, isohexadecane, maltodextrin, menthyl lactate, methyl gluceth-20, methylparaben, polysorbate 60, propylparaben, SD alcohol 40-2 (15%), sodium citrate, water
Questions or comments?
1-800-719-9260
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