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Cortizone 10 Bug Bite Relief

1% HYDROCORTISONE

Standard Dose
Directions ■ adults and children 2 years of age and older : apply a thin layer to affected area. Do not use 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
Uses ■ temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to: ■ insect bites ■ poison ivy, oak, sumac ■ eczema ■ psoriasis ■ detergents ■ jewelry ■ cosmetics ■ soaps ■ seborrheic dermatitis ■ other uses of this product should be only under the advice and supervision of a doctor
Summary

Indications and usage Uses ■ temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to: ■ insect bites ■ poison ivy, oak, sumac ■ eczema ■ psoriasis ■ detergents ■ jewelry ■ cosmetics ■ soaps ■ seborrheic dermatitis ■ 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 a thin layer to affected area.

Do not use 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 .

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses ■ temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to: ■ insect bites ■ poison ivy, oak, sumac ■ eczema ■ psoriasis ■ detergents ■ jewelry ■ cosmetics ■ soaps ■ seborrheic dermatitis ■ 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 a thin layer to affected area. Do not use 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 . Flam mable. Keep away from fire or flame. Do not use ■ for the treatment of diaper rash. Consult a doctor. ■ if you are allergic to any ingredient in this product When using this product ■ avoid contact with 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, do not use this or 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 .
  • Flam mable.
  • Keep away from fire or flame.
  • Do not use ■ for the treatment of diaper rash.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
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