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MEDI FIRST PLUS

HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE

Standard Dose
Directions for adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to affected area 3 to 4 times daily ​children under 12 years of age: for external anal itching, consult a doctor children under 2 years of age: do not use, consult a doctor adults for external anal itching when practical, cleanse the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly or by patting or blotting with an appropriate cleansing pad (continued on side panel) gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before application of this product
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses for the temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritation,inflammation and rashed due to eczema, insect bites, poison ivy, poison oak,poison sumac, soaps, detergents, cosmetics,jewelry, sebortheic dermatitis, psoriasis and scrapes 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 irritation,inflammation and rashed due to eczema, insect bites, poison ivy, poison oak,poison sumac, soaps, detergents, cosmetics,jewelry, sebortheic dermatitis, psoriasis and scrapes other uses of this product should be only under the advice and supervision of a doctor Dosage and administration Directions for adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to affected area 3 to 4 times daily ​children under 12 years of age: for external anal itching, consult a doctor children under 2 years of age: do not use, consult a doctor adults for external anal itching when practical, cleanse the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly or by patting or blotting with an appropriate cleansing pad (continued on side panel) gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before application of this product Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only Do not use for treatment of diaper rash in eyes for feminine itching Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens or lasts more than 7 days, or clears up and occurs again within a few days you begin use of any other hydrocortisone product bleeding occurs Keep out of 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 irritation,inflammation and rashed due to eczema, insect bites, poison ivy, poison oak,poison sumac, soaps, detergents, cosmetics,jewelry, sebortheic dermatitis, psoriasis and scrapes other uses of this product should be only under the advice and supervision of a doctor Dosage and administration Directions for adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to affected area 3 to 4 times daily ​children under 12 years of age: for external anal itching, consult a doctor children under 2 years of age: do not use, consult a doctor adults for external anal itching when practical, cleanse the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly or by patting or blotting with an appropriate cleansing pad (continued on side panel) gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before application of this product Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only Do not use for treatment of diaper rash in eyes for feminine itching Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens or lasts more than 7 days, or clears up and occurs again within a few days you begin use of any other hydrocortisone product bleeding occurs 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 treatment of diaper rash in eyes for feminine itching Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens or lasts more than 7 days, or clears up and occurs again within a few days you begin use of any other hydrocortisone product bleeding occurs 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.
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