Hydrocortisone (HYDROCORTISONE 1%)
Hydrocortisone (HYDROCORTISONE 1%) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Hydrocortisone; Generic name: HYDROCORTISONE 1%; Drug class: Corticosteroid [EPC].
| Brand name | Hydrocortisone |
|---|---|
| Generic name | HYDROCORTISONE 1% |
| Drug class | Corticosteroid [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | Weeks & Leo Co., Inc. |
| Used for | Uses For the temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to: eczema seborrheic dermatitis poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac psoriasis insect bites cosmetics jewelry detergents soaps temporarily relieves external anal and genital itching other uses of this product should be only under the advise and supervision of a doctor |
| Dosage | Directions adults and children 2 years and over: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily children under 2 years: ask a doctor for external anal itching in adults: when practical, cleanse the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly, or by patting or blotting with an appropriate cleansing pad gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before applying for external anal itching in children under 12 years: ask a doctor |
| Warnings | 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. for external anal itching if rectal bleeding occurs. Consult a doctor promptly. When using this product do not get in the eyes for external anal itching, do not use more than directed unless told to do so by a doctor do not put into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator Stop use and ask a doctor if condi |
| Active ingredient(s) | Active ingredient Hydrocortisone 1% |
| Route | TOPICAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0c5325e3-4796-856c-e063-6394a90a1f90 |