Gerigentle

Hydrocortisone · Cream · Topical

Over the counter Corticosteroid

Active ingredient

Active Ingredient Hydrocortisone Acetate USP (1% w/w)

Purpose

Purpose Anti-itch

Uses

Uses ■ for temporary relief of minor skin irritations, itching and rashes due to eczema, insect bites, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, soaps, detergents, cosmetics, jewelry, and for external genital, feminine and anal itching. 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 ■ in the eyes ■ for diaper rash ■ if you have vaginal discharge ■ more than the recommended dosage

Ask a doctor before use

Ask a doctor before use ■ if you are pregnant or breast feeding

Stop use and ask a doctor

Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ the condition worsens, or if symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again wihin a few days

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

Directions

Directions ■ adults and children over 2 years of age ■ apply evenly to affected area no more than 3 to 4 times daily ■ children under 2 years of age■ do not use, consult a doctor ■ Adults ■ when practical, cleanse the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly ■ gently dry, patting or blotting with bathroom tissue or soft cloth before applying ■ apply externally to the area up to 6 times a daily or after a bowel movement ■ after application discard pad ■ do not flush in toilet

Inactive ingredients

Inactive Ingredients cetostearyl alcohol, chlorocresol, ceteth-20, edetate disodium, liquid paraffin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium metabisulphite, white soft paraffin

Label text from the FDA structured product label by GERI-GENTLE CORPORATION (revised Jan 25, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Gerigentle NDC products (1)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
69771-192Hydrocortisone Acetate 10 mg/g
Cream
GERI-GENTLE CORPORATIONOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Gerigentle used for?

Uses ■ for temporary relief of minor skin irritations, itching and rashes due to eczema, insect bites, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, soaps, detergents, cosmetics, jewelry, and for external genital, feminine and anal itching. Other uses of this product should be only under the advice and supervision of a doctor

Who makes Gerigentle?

Gerigentle is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including GERI-GENTLE CORPORATION.