Hydrocortisone - Topical

Monograph
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single · Topical

Accepted Names (English)

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17-Hydroxycorticosterone(common)Cortisol(common)Hydrocortisone(common)(11beta)-11,17,21-Trihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione(proper)

Accepted Names (French)

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17-Hydroxycorticosterone(common)Cortisol(common)Hydrocortisone(common)(11beta)-11,17,21-Trihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione(proper)

Approved Health Claims

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  • For (the) temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations, (inflammation) and rashes (due to eczema, insect bites, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, or contact with soaps, detergents, cosmetics or jewellery)
  • For (the) temporary relief of external feminine genital itching and/or external anal itching (due to hemorrhoids)
  • Antipruritic
  • Anti-itch

Approved Health Claims (Français)

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  • For (the) temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations, (inflammation) and rashes (due to eczema, insect bites, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, or contact with soaps, detergents, cosmetics or jewellery)
  • For (the) temporary relief of external feminine genital itching and/or external anal itching (due to hemorrhoids)
  • Antipruritic
  • Anti-itch

Approved Dose Ranges

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PopulationDose RangeFrequency
Products for external feminine genital or anal itching0.25–1 %—

Cautions & Contraindications

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cautionFor external use only (US FDA 2023; HC 1985).
cautionWhen using this product avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water (US FDA 2023).
cautionStop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist for more than 7 days, worsen, or re-occur within a few days (US FDA 2023; HC 1985).
cautionKeep out of reach of children. If swallowed, call a poison control centre or get medical help right away.
contraindicationDo not use for the treatment of diaper rash (US FDA 2023; Berardi et al. 2002).
contraindicationDo not use if you have a vaginal discharge (US FDA 2023; HC 1985).
adverse_reactionStop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if you experience bleeding (US FDA 2023).

Ingredients Covered

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(11beta)-11,17,21-Trihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione17-HydroxycorticosteroneCortisolHydrocortisone

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