Cortisone

Hydrocortisone · Lotion · Topical

Over the counter Corticosteroid

Active ingredient

Active ingredient Hydrocortisone 1%

Purpose

Purpose Anti-itch

Uses

Uses
• temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, rashes, and inflammation due to eczema
• other uses of this product should be only under the advice and supervision of a doctor

Warnings

Warnings For external use only

Do not use

Do not use
• for the treatment of diaper rash. Consult a doctor.

Ask a doctor before use

Stop use and ask a doctor if
• 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. (1-800-222-1222)

When using this product

When using this product
• avoid contact with eyes
• do not use more than directed unless told to do so by a doctor

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. (1-800-222-1222)

Directions

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: ask a doctor

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients aloe barbadensis leaf juice, avena sativa (oat) kernel extract, bisabolol, boswellia serrata gum, butyrospermum parkii (shea butter) extract, cetyl alcohol, dextrin, dimethicone, dipropylene glycol, edetate disodium, glycerin, glyceryl stearate, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, isohexadecane, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, maltodextrin, methyl gluceth-20, methylparaben, petrolatum, phenoxyethanol, polysorbate 60, propylparaben, purified water, retinyl palmitate, sodium citrate, tocopheryl acetate, zingiber officinale (ginger) root extract

Questions?

Questions or comments? 1-800-719-9260

Label text from the FDA structured product label by CVS Pharmacy (revised Oct 31, 2024). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Cortisone NDC products (1)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
59779-878Hydrocortisone 1 g/100g
Lotion
CVS PharmacyOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Cortisone used for?

Uses • temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, rashes, and inflammation due to eczema • other uses of this product should be only under the advice and supervision of a doctor

Who makes Cortisone?

Cortisone is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including CVS Pharmacy.