- An over-the-counter (OTC) medication used for relieving minor skin irritations
Uses
- Itch relief:
- Provides relief from itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes
- Skin conditions:
- Used to manage symptoms of various conditions like insect bites, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, eczema, dermatitis, and other minor skin ailments
- Reducing inflammation:
- The active ingredient, hydrocortisone, is a corticosteroid that works to reduce redness, swelling, and itching
Features
- Active ingredient:
- Contains hydrocortisone USP, at a 1% strength (10 mg per gram)
- Dosage form:
- Topical cream for external use on the skin
- Over-the-counter (OTC):
- Available without a prescription for general use
