Quality Choice Maximum Strength Hydrocortisone Cream 1% (2008 formulation)

Ingredient Concerns

Ingredient	Concerns	Score
BUTYLPARABEN	Biochemical or cellular level changes, Data gaps, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
BHT BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Fair
WHITE PETROLATUM	Contamination concerns (PAHS), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
METHYLPARABEN	Biochemical or cellular level changes, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
PEG-50 STEARATE POLYOXYETHYLENE (50) MONOSTEARATE	Data gaps, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Limited
HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE (Active Ingredient)	Use restrictions	Data: Fair
CETYL ALCOHOL	Ecotoxicology, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Limited
SORBITAN STEARATE SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE	Ecotoxicology	Data: Limited
STEARYL ALCOHOL	Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)	Data: Limited
STEARIC ACID	Ecotoxicology	Data: Fair
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
GLYCERIN	None Identified	Data: Fair
DISODIUM EDTA EDETATE DISODIUM	Enhanced skin absorption	Data: Fair
WATER	Innocuous	Data: Robust

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Label Information

Ingredients from packaging:

Active ingredients: Hydrocortisone acetate (equivalent to hydrocortisone 1.0%). Inactive ingredients: aloe vera, butylated hydroxytoluene, butylparaben, cetyl alcohol, edetate disodium, glycerin, methylparaben, polyoxyethylene (50) monostearate, purified water, sorbitan monostearate, stearic acid, stearyl alcohol, white petrolatum

Directions from packaging:

Adults and children 2 years 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. Adults: For external anal itching: when practical, cleanse the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly by patting or blotting with an appropriate cleansing pad. Gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before application of this product. Children under 12 years of age: for external anal itching, consult a doctor.

Warnings from packaging:

For external use only. Do not use for the treatment of diaper rash. Consult a doctor. Ask a doctor before use if you have a vaginal discharge (for external feminine itching). When using this product avoid contact with the eyes. For external anal itching, do not exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor. In case of bleeding, consult a doctor promptly. Do not put this product into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator. 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. 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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