Description
Taro Hydrocortisone Cream 1% Maximum Strength, 0.5 oz
Taro Hydrocortisone Cream 1% used to temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations and rashes due to eczema; insect bites; poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac; soaps; detergents; cosmetics; jewelry; seborrheic dermatitis; psoriasis; external genital and anal itching. Maximum Strength
Brand: Taro Pharmaceuticals
Size: 0.5 oz
NDC: 51672-2013-01
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; consult a doctor. For external itching: adults, when practical, cleanse the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly; gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before application of this product. Children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor. To open, unscrew cap; pull tab to remove foil seal; and screw cap back onto tube. Store at room temperature.
What is Hydrocortisone Cream?
Hydrocortisone Cream containing the active ingredient Hydrocortisone is considered a mild topical corticosteroid type of medication. The medicated cream is mainly prescribed to treat eczema and temporarily relieve minor skin irritations such as insect bites, dermatitis, rash, allergies, itching of the outer female genitals and anal itching. Hydrocortisone works by acting inside the cells to decrease the release of inflammatory substances to reduce redness, swelling and itching of the skin.
How is Hydrocortisone Cream used?
Prior to applying the medication, thoroughly wash and dry your hands and the affected area. Apply a thin layer of the cream onto the affected area and gently massage it in. It is not recommended to wrap the treated area with dressings or wear tight clothing after applying the medication. Wash your hands immediately after the treatment unless the hands are part of the treated area.
Hydrocortisone Cream is usually applied topically 3 to 4 times per day unless otherwise directed by a doctor. Contact a doctor for the correct dosage and length of treatment as it will depend on the patient’s condition and their response to the therapy.
Adverse effects
Patients using Hydrocortisone Cream may encounter unwanted side effects such as:
- Stinging, burning, irritation or redness at application site
- Acne
- Increased facial or body hair growth
- Dry or cracking of the skin
- Skin discoloration
- Thinning of the skin
- Stretch marks
