Anti-pruritic

FDA Drug Profile — Hydrocortisone

Drug Details

Generic Name
Anti-pruritic
Brand Names
Hydrocortisone
Application Number
M017
Sponsor
Cardinal Health
NDC Codes
1
Dosage Forms
CREAM
Routes
TOPICAL
Active Ingredients
HYDROCORTISONE

Indications and Usage

Uses For temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to eczema, insect bites, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, soaps, detergents, cosmetics, jewelry, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis and for external genital, feminine, and anal itching. Other uses of this product should only be under the advice and supervision of a doctor.

Warnings

Warnings For external use only If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Do not use in the eyes for diaper rash for external genital or feminine itching if you have a vaginal discharge more than the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor this product in the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens or if symptoms persist more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days. Do not continue to use this or any other hydrocortisone product for longer than 7 days. bleeding occurs near anus when used for anal itching If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-888-222-1222) right away.