Cortaid Advanced Anti-Itch Cream (2008 formulation)

Ingredient Concerns

Ingredient	Concerns	Score
BENZYL ALCOHOL	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions	Data: Fair
POTASSIUM LACTATE	Cancer, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
DIMETHYL MEA	Multiple, additive exposure sources, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
METHYLPARABEN	Biochemical or cellular level changes, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL PEG	Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Fair
PEG-40 STEARATE	Data gaps, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Limited
CYCLOPENTASILOXANE	Cancer, Ecotoxicology, Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Limited
SODIUM HYDROXIDE	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
CITRIC ACID	Use restrictions	Data: Fair
CETEARYL ALCOHOL	Ecotoxicology	Data: Limited
CETYL PALMITATE	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)	Data: Limited
ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)	Data: Fair
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARADENSIS LEAF JUICE	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL EXTRACT AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNAL EXTRACT	None Identified	Data: Fair
DIMETHICONE/ VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER	None Identified	Data: None
CHRYSANTHEMUM PARTHENIUM (FEVERFEW) EXTRACT	None Identified	Data: Limited
GLYCERIN	None Identified	Data: Fair
HYDROCORTISONE (Active Ingredient)	None Identified	Data: Fair
ISOSTEARYL NEOPENTANOATE	None Identified	Data: None
WATER	Innocuous	Data: Robust

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Label Information

Ingredients from packaging:

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: HYDROCORTISONE (1.0%). INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: ALOE BARADENSIS LEAF JUICE, AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNAL EXTRACT, BENZYL ALCOHOL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETYL PALMITATE, CHRYSANTHEMUM PARTHENIUM (FEVERFEW) EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, DIMETHICONE/ VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, DIMETHYL MEA, GLYCERIN, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, ISOSTEARYL NEOPENTANOATE, METHYLPARABEN, PEG - 40 STEARATE, POTASSIUM LACTATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, WATER.

Directions from packaging:

Apply to affected area not more than 3 or 4 times daily. Children under 2 years, or children under 12 years with external anal itching,do not use ask a doctor. Ask a doctor before use if you are using any other hydrocortisone product.Do not use if it is in or near eyes.For external feminine itching if you have vaginal discharge,ask a doctor.for the treatment of diaper rash, ask a doctor.Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens or if symptoms persist for more than 7 days. symptoms clear up and return within a few days. Rectal bleeding occurs.

Warnings from packaging:

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

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