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HYDROCORTISONE

ANTI-ITCH CREAM

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; 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 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 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; 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 do not begin use of any other hydrocortisone product unless you've consulted a doctor Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens symptoms persist more than 7 days condition clears up and occurs again within a few days Keep out of the reach of children If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses for the temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations and rashes 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; 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 do not begin use of any other hydrocortisone product unless you've consulted a doctor Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens symptoms persist more than 7 days condition clears up and occurs again within a few days Keep out of the 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 do not begin use of any other hydrocortisone product unless you've consulted a doctor Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens symptoms persist more than 7 days condition clears up and occurs again within a few days Keep out of the reach of children If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.