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Preparation h hydrocortisone - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 0573-2830
Drug Name

Preparation h hydrocortisone

Type Brand
Pharm Class Corticosteroid Hormone Receptor Agonists [MoA],
Corticosteroid [EPC]
Active Ingredients
Hydrocortisone 10 mg/g
Route TOPICAL
Dosage Form CREAM
RxCUI drug identifier 310868
Application Number M015
Labeler Name Haleon US Holdings LLC
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
0573-2830-10 1 tube in 1 carton (0573-2830-10) / 26 g in 1 tube
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Active ingredient

A list of the active, medicinal ingredients in the drug product.
ACTIVE INGREDIENT Hydrocortisone 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: when practical, cleanse the affected area by patting or blotting with an appropriate cleansing wipe. Gently dry by patting or blotting with a tissue or soft cloth before application of this product. when first opening the tube, puncture foil seal with top end of cap adults and children 12 years of age and older: apply to the affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily children under 12 years of age: do not use, consult a doctor

Inactive ingredient

A list of inactive, non-medicinal ingredients in a drug product.
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS anhydrous citric acid, butylated hydroxyanisole, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, cetyl alcohol, citric acid monohydrate, edetate disodium, glycerin, glyceryl oleate, glyceryl stearate, lanolin, methylparaben, propyl gallate, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, simethicone emulsion, sodium benzoate, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearyl alcohol, white petrolatum, xanthan gum

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 temporary relief of external anal itching temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations and rashes 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.
PREPARATION H HYDROCORTISONE hydrocortisone ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, UNSPECIFIED CETYL ALCOHOL CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE EDETATE DISODIUM GLYCERIN GLYCERYL OLEATE GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE LANOLIN METHYLPARABEN PROPYL GALLATE PROPYLENE GLYCOL PROPYLPARABEN WATER DIMETHICONE 350 SODIUM BENZOATE SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE STEARYL ALCOHOL PETROLATUM XANTHAN GUM HYDROCORTISONE HYDROCORTISONE off-white viscous cream

Package label principal display panel

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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 0573-2830-11 New Look, SAME SIZE! PREPARATION H ® HYDROCORTISONE 1% ANTI-ITCH CREAM Relieves the Itch Maximum Strength Without a Prescription Effective Relief of Anal Itch Doctor-Prescribed Ingredient 1 TUBE | NET WT 0.9 OZ (26 g) PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 26 g Tube Carton

Spl unclassified section

Information not classified as belonging to one of the other fields. Approximately 40% of labeling with effective_time between June 2009 and August 2014 have information in this field.
OTHER INFORMATION store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

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 the treatment of diaper rash. Consult a doctor.

Keep out of reach of children

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

Questions

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QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? Call weekdays 9 AM to 5 PM EST at 1-800-99PrepH or 1-800-997-7374 .

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 bleeding occurs condition worsens symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days. Do not begin use of any other hydrocortisone product unless you have consulted a doctor.

When using

Information about side effects that people may experience, and the substances (e.g. alcohol) or activities (e.g. operating machinery, driving a car) to avoid while using the drug product.
When using this product avoid contact with the eyes do not exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor do not put into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator

Warnings

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WARNINGS For external use only Do not use for the treatment of diaper rash. 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 into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator Stop use and ask a doctor if bleeding occurs condition worsens symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days. Do not begin use of any other hydrocortisone product unless you have consulted a doctor. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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