Hydrocortisone

Perrigo New York Inc

Perrigo Hydrocortisone Lotion 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
• Inactive ingredients  
• Questions or comments?
• Package/Label Principal Display Panel

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient

Hydrocortisone 1%

Purpose  

Anti-itch

Hydrocortisone Uses

• for temporary relief of 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

Inactive ingredients  

cetyl alcohol, glyceryl monostearate SE, isopropyl palmitate, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium lauryl sulfate

Questions or comments?

1-800-719-9260

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Compare to Cortaid® active ingredient

Hydrocortisone Lotion 1%

Maximum Strength

Anti-Itch Lotion

Easy to use for Larger Areas