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Aveeno 1% Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch Cream

HYDROCORTISONE

Standard Dose
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, consult a doctor.
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses For the temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations and rashes due to: eczema insect bites poison ivy, oak or sumac soaps and detergents cosmetics jewelry seborrheic dermatitis psoriasis other uses of this product should be only under the advice and supervision of a doctor
Summary

Indications and usage Uses For the temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations and rashes due to: eczema insect bites poison ivy, oak or sumac soaps and detergents cosmetics jewelry seborrheic dermatitis psoriasis other uses of this product should be only under the advice and supervision of a doctor Dosage and administration 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, consult a doctor.

Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses For the temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations and rashes due to: eczema insect bites poison ivy, oak or sumac soaps and detergents cosmetics jewelry seborrheic dermatitis psoriasis other uses of this product should be only under the advice and supervision of a doctor Dosage and administration 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, consult a doctor. Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only. Do not use • for the treatment of diaper rash. Consult a doctor. When using this product • avoid contact with eyes Stop use and ask a doctor if • condition worsens or if 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 consulted a doctor. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Monitoring

  • Warnings For external use only.
  • Do not use • for the treatment of diaper rash.
  • Consult a doctor.
  • When using this product • avoid contact with eyes Stop use and ask a doctor if • condition worsens or if 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 consulted a doctor.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.