FDA Label for Careall Hydrocortisone Maximum Strength

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Careall Hydrocortisone Maximum Strength Product Label

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Active Ingredient



Hydrocortisone 1%


Purpose



Anti-Itch


Keep Out Of Reach Of Children



Keep out of reach of children.  If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away


Uses



  • For the temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to:   eczema, psoriasis, poison ivy, oak & sumac, insect bites, detergents, jewelry, seborrheic dermatitis, soap as well as for external genital, geminine and anal itching
  • Other uses of this product should be only under the advice and supervision of a doctor

Warnings



For external use only

Do not use:

For the treatment of diaper rash.  Consult a doctor

if you have vaginal discharge.  Consult a doctor

When using this product:

Avoid contact with the eyes

Do not use more than directed unless told to do so by a doctor.

Do not put this product into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator

If rectal bleeding occurs, consult a doctor promptly

Stop use and ask a doctor if:

Condition worsens, symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days and do not begin use of any other hydrocortisone product unless you have asked a doctor.


Directions



for itching of skin irritation, inflammation and rashes:

  • 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.  Ask a doctor.
  • For external anal and genital itching, adults and children 12 years of age and older:

    • when practical, cleanse the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly.  
    • Gently dry by patting or blotting with toliet tissue or a soft cloth before applying.
    • apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily.
    • children under 12 years of age with external anal itching: consult a doctor.

Inactive Ingredient



Ceteareth 20, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Chlorocresol, Mineral Oil, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, White Petrolatum


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