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Cortisone 10 Sensitive Skin Creme

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, ask a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Use s ■ temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to: ■ eczema ■ psoriasis ■ poison ivy, oak, sumac ■ insect bites ■ detergents ■ jewelry ■ cosmetics ■ soaps ■ seborrheic dermatitis ■ other uses of this product should only be under the advice and supervision of a doctor
Summary

Indications and usage Use s ■ temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to: ■ eczema ■ psoriasis ■ poison ivy, oak, sumac ■ insect bites ■ detergents ■ jewelry ■ cosmetics ■ soaps ■ seborrheic dermatitis ■ other uses of this product should only be 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, ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only Do not use ■ for the treatment of diaper rash.

Consult a doctor.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Use s ■ temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to: ■ eczema ■ psoriasis ■ poison ivy, oak, sumac ■ insect bites ■ detergents ■ jewelry ■ cosmetics ■ soaps ■ seborrheic dermatitis ■ other uses of this product should only be 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, ask 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 the eyes ■ do not use more than directed unless told to do so by a doctor 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 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 the eyes ■ do not use more than directed unless told to do so by a doctor 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 Keep out of reach of children.
  • If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.