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HYDROCORTISONE

HYDROCORTISONE CREAM

Standard Dose
Directions: Adults and children 12 years of age and over: apply topically to the area not more than 3 to 4 times daily. Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses Temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations and rashes due to eczema insect bites poison oak, ivy and sumac soaps and detergents cosmetics jewelry psoriasis 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 and rashes due to eczema insect bites poison oak, ivy and sumac soaps and detergents cosmetics jewelry psoriasis 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 12 years of age and over: apply topically to the area not more than 3 to 4 times daily.

Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings: For external use only Do not get in eyes Allergy alert : A severe allergic reaction to insect bites or stings may require life support measures.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses Temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations and rashes due to eczema insect bites poison oak, ivy and sumac soaps and detergents cosmetics jewelry psoriasis 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 12 years of age and over: apply topically to the area not more than 3 to 4 times daily. Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings: For external use only Do not get in eyes Allergy alert : A severe allergic reaction to insect bites or stings may require life support measures. In such cases, immediately call 911 or your clocal emergency provider.

Monitoring

  • • Warnings: For external use only Do not get in eyes Allergy alert : A severe allergic reaction to insect bites or stings may require life support measures.
  • • In such cases, immediately call 911 or your clocal emergency provider.

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.