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HYDROCORTISONE

E. FOUGERA & CO. A division of Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc.

HYDROCORTISONE CREAM USP, 0.5%


FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*




FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active Ingredient:

Hydrocortisone 5 mg

Purpose:

Anti-itch

Uses

Uses:

  • for temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations and rashes due to:
  • eczema
  • insect bites
  • soaps and detergents
  • cosmetics
  • jewelry
  • seborrheic dermatitis
  • psoriasis
  • poison ivy , oak or sumac
  • 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

  • in children under 2 years of age
  • if you have a vaginal discharge
  • for the treatment of diaper rash

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • external genital or feminine itching
  • external anal itching
  • bleeding

When using this product

  • avoid contact with eyes
  • do not exceed the recommended daily dosage 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 condition worsens, or if symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days, stop use and do not begin use of any other hydrocortisone product

Keep out of reach of children.

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

Directions:

For minor skin irritations and rashes,

  • adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily .

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 soft cloth before application of this product
  • children: under 12 years of age, consult a doctor.

Other information:

  • do not use if seal is punctured or is not visible. To open, reverse cap to puncture seal
  • store at room temperature
  • see crimp of tube for Lot Number and Expiration Date

Inactive Ingredients

benzyl alcohol, glycerin, glyceryl monostearate, isopropyl palmitate, lactic acid, paraffin, polyoxyl 40 stearate, potassium sorbate, purified water, sorbitan monostearate and stearyl alcohol.

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E. FOUGERA & CO.

A division of Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Melville, NY 11747

W5156B

R11/11

PACKAGE LABEL – PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL – CONTAINER

Fougera®

NDC 0168-0014-31

HYDROCORTISONE CREAM USP, 0.5%

ANTI-ITCH CREAM

NET WT 28.35g (1 Oz)

PACKAGE LABEL – PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL – CARTON

Fougera®

NDC 0168-0014-31

HYDROCORTISONE CREAM USP, 0.5%

ANTI-ITCH CREAM

NET WT 28.35g (1 Oz)

HYDROCORTISONE

HYDROCORTISONE CREAM

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:0168-0014
Route of Administration TOPICAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
Hydrocortisone HYDROCORTISONE 5 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
BENZYL ALCOHOL
GLYCERIN
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE
ISOPROPYL PALMITATE
LACTIC ACID
PARAFFIN
POLYOXYL 40 STEARATE
POTASSIUM SORBATE
water
SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE
stearyl alcohol

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 28 in 1 TUBE
2 NDC:0168-0014-31 1 in 1 CARTON

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part348 1968-01-01


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