hydrocortisone
Purpose Anti-itch
Available in 9 countries
- United Kingdom205
- Eurax Hc creamOTC
- Canesten HC creamOTC
- Daktacort 2%/1% creamOTC
- Spain43
- HEPRO POMADA RECTALOTC
- CALMIOX 5 mg/g CREMAOTC
- COHORTAN RECTAL POMADAOTC
- Netherlands39
- Efmody
- Acecort
- Acecort
- Switzerland13
- SanadermilOTC
- Dermacalm-dOTC
- Locoid
- Canada12
- PRAMOX HC LOTIONOTC
- CORTEF
- CORTEF
- Ireland9
- Anusol HC OintmentOTC
- Cortopin 1% w/w CreamOTC
- Anusol HC SuppositoriesOTC
- India9
- LocoidOTC
- CortaidOTC
- LactidermOTC
- France5
- CORTISEDERMYL 0,5 %, crèmeOTC
- DERMOFENAC DEMANGEAISONS 0,5 %, crèmeOTC
- CORAZED 1%, crème
- New Zealand1
- DermaidOTC
From the manufacturer’s label
The text below is reproduced verbatim from the FDA-approved drug label via openFDA. Reference only — confirm with a pharmacist before using a medicine.
Adult dose
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
Warnings
Warnings For external use only Do not use • in the genital area if you have a vaginal discharge. Consult a doctor. • for the treatment of diaper rash. Consult 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).
When not to use
Do not use • in the genital area if you have a vaginal discharge. Consult a doctor. • for the treatment of diaper rash. Consult a doctor.
When using
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
Active & inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients water, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl palmitate, glycerin, isopropyl myristate, isostearyl neopentanoate, ceteareth-20, diazolidinyl urea, sorbic acid, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, BHT sodium hydroxide
Storage
Other information • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Source: FDA drug label