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Perrigo New York Inc

Perrigo Hydrocortisone Cream 1% Drug Facts


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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
  • •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

hydrocortisone Other information

  • •store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)

Inactive ingredients

aloe vera gel, ceteareth-20, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl palmitate, glycerin, isopropyl myristate, isostearyl neopentanoate, methylparaben, purified water

Questions or comments?

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Relieves Itching and Redness Fast

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Helps Heal Rashes for Healthier Skin

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Hydrocortisone Cream 1%

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NET WT 1 OZ (28 g)

hydrocortisone

Hydrocortisone CREAM

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:45802-438
Route of Administration TOPICAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
Hydrocortisone HYDROCORTISONE 1 g

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
Aloe Vera Leaf
POLYOXYL 20 CETOSTEARYL ETHER
CETOSTEARYL ALCOHOL
cetyl palmitate
GLYCERIN
ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE
METHYLPARABEN
water

Product Characteristics

Color
WHITE

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 28 in 1 TUBE
2 454 in 1 JAR
3 .9 in 1 PACKET
4 NDC:45802-438-70 144 in 1 CARTON

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part348 2011-04-13


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