Drug Facts

Active Ingredient:                         Purpose:

Hydrocortisone 0.5%                     Anti-itch

Uses:

• temporarily relieves itching of minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to:
  
  • eczema
  • insect bites
  • cosmetics
  • psoriasis
  • detergents
  • soaps
  • poison ivy, oak, sumac
  • jewelry
  • seborrheic dermatitis
  • and for external anal and genital 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.
• in the genital area if you have a vaginal discharge. Consult a doctor.

When using this product

• avoid contact with the eyes
• do not exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor
• do not put directly in rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• rectal bleeding occurs
• condition worsens, or if 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

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

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, ask a doctor

• for external anal and genital itching, adults:
  
  • when practical, clean 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 applying
  • apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
  • children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Other Information:

· store at 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F)

Inactive Ingredients:    aloe barbadensis extract and white petrolatum

Questions? call 1-800-223-0182, Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM EST

How Supplied:    CORTIZONE·5® ointment: 1 oz. tube.