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Hydrocortisone

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    • Drug Description

    HYDROCORTISONE MAXIMUM STRENGTH
    (hydrocortisone) Ointment

    DESCRIPTION

    Active Ingredient

    Hydrocortisone 1%

    Inactive Ingredients

    aloe barbadensis leaf juice, white petrolatum

    Indications

    INDICATIONS

    Purpose

    Anti-itch

    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
    Dosage

    DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

    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

    HOW SUPPLIED

    Other Information

    • store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)

    Active Ingredient

    Hydrocortisone 1%

    Inactive Ingredients

    aloe barbadensis leaf juice, white petrolatum

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    Side Effects & Drug Interactions

    SIDE EFFECTS

    No information provided.

    Please see WARNINGS Section.

    DRUG INTERACTIONS

    No information provided.

    Warnings & Precautions

    WARNINGS

    For external use only

    Do not use

    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).

    PRECAUTIONS

    No information provided.

    Please see WARNINGS Section.

    Overdosage & Contraindications

    OVERDOSE

    No information provided.

    CONTRAINDICATIONS

    No information provided.

    Clinical Pharmacology

    CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

    No information provided.

    Medication Guide

    PATIENT INFORMATION

    For external use only

    Do not use

    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).