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Maximum strength cortisone - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 69842-259
Drug Name

Maximum strength cortisone

Type Brand
Pharm Class Corticosteroid Hormone Receptor Agonists [MoA],
Corticosteroid [EPC]
Active Ingredients
Hydrocortisone 1 g/100g
Route TOPICAL
Dosage Form OINTMENT
RxCUI drug identifier 203105
Application Number M017
Labeler Name CVS Pharmacy
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
69842-259-03 1 tube in 1 carton (69842-259-03) / 28 g in 1 tube (69842-259-01)
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Active ingredient

A list of the active, medicinal ingredients in the drug product.
Active Ingredient Hydrocortisone, USP 1%

Dosage and administration

Information about the drug product’s dosage and administration recommendations, including starting dose, dose range, titration regimens, and any other clinically sigificant information that affects dosing recommendations.
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 anal itching - Adults: when practical, clean the affected area with mild soap and warm water, rinse thoroughly, gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before applicaion of this product. Children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor.

Inactive ingredient

A list of inactive, non-medicinal ingredients in a drug product.
Inactive Ingredients mineral oil, white petrolatum

Indications and usage

A statement of each of the drug products indications for use, such as for the treatment, prevention, mitigation, cure, or diagnosis of a disease or condition, or of a manifestation of a recognized disease or condition, or for the relief of symptoms associated with a recognized disease or condition. This field may also describe any relevant limitations of use.
Uses 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, soaps, jewelry, detergents, cosmetics, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, for external genital, feminine and anal itching, other uses of this product should be only under the advice and supervision of a doctor

Purpose

Information about the drug product’s indications for use.
Purpose Anti-itch

Spl product data elements

Usually a list of ingredients in a drug product.
Maximum Strength Cortisone Hydrocortisone Ointment PETROLATUM MINERAL OIL HYDROCORTISONE HYDROCORTISONE

Package label principal display panel

The content of the principal display panel of the product package, usually including the product’s name, dosage forms, and other key information about the drug product.
Carton Label Carton Label Tube Label Tube Label

Do not use

Information about all contraindications for use. These contraindications are absolute and are intended for situations in which consumers should not use the product unless a prior diagnosis has been established by a doctor or for situations in which certain consumers should not use the product under any circumstances regardless of whether a doctor or health professional is consulted.
Do not use for external feminine itching if you have a vaginal discharge. Consult a doctor. for the treatment of diaper rash. Consult a doctor.

Instructions for use

Information about safe handling and use of the drug product.
When using this product avoid contact with the eyes, do not begin the use of any other hydrocortisone product unless directed by a doctor, for external anal itching: do not use more than directed unless directed by a doctor, do not put this product into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator

Keep out of reach of children

Information pertaining to whether the product should be kept out of the reach of children, and instructions about what to do in the case of accidental contact or ingestion, if appropriate.
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Stop use

Information about when use of the drug product should be discontinued immediately and a doctor consulted. Includes information about any signs of toxicity or other reactions that would necessitate immediately discontinuing use of the product.
Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms last for more than 7 days, the condition gets worse, symptoms clear up and occur again in a few days, rectal bleeding occurs, consult doctor promptly

Storage and handling

Information about safe storage and handling of the drug product.
Other information Store at room temperature 59 o -86 o F (15 o -30 o C). Before using any medication, read all label directions. Keep carton, it contains important information.

Warnings

Information about serious adverse reactions and potential safety hazards, including limitations in use imposed by those hazards and steps that should be taken if they occur.
Warnings For external use only

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