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Equate Hydrocortione

1% 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 For external anal itching ; adults ; when practical cleanse the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly or by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before application of this product.Children under 12 years of age with external anal itching consult a doctor.
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses For temporarily relief of 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 Uses For temporarily relief of 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 For external anal itching ; adults ; when practical cleanse the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly or by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before application of this product.Children under 12 years of age with external anal itching consult a doctor.

Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses For temporarily relief of 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 For external anal itching ; adults ; when practical cleanse the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly or by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before application of this product.Children under 12 years of age with external anal itching consult a doctor. Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only

Monitoring

  • Warnings For external use only

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
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