Walgreens Hydrocortisone 1% Anti-Itch Cream

Ingredient Concerns

Ingredient	Concerns	Score
RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)	Biochemical or cellular level changes, Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
PROPYLPARABEN	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Ecotoxicology, 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
BENZYL ALCOHOL	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions	Data: Fair
PETROLATUM	Contamination concerns (PAHS), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
DIAZOLIDINYL UREA	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE), Use restrictions	Data: Limited
METHYLPARABEN	Biochemical or cellular level changes, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
POLYSORBATE-60	Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Limited
STEARETH-2	Data gaps, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Limited
DISTEARYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE	Ecotoxicology, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)	Data: Limited
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	Cancer, Ecotoxicology, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)	Data: Fair
STEARETH-21	Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Limited
DIMETHICONE	Ecotoxicology, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Limited
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions	Data: Fair
HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Limited
CETEARYL ALCOHOL CETOSTEARYL ALCOHOL	Ecotoxicology	Data: Limited
CETYL ALCOHOL	Ecotoxicology, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Limited
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE	Ecotoxicology	Data: Limited
STEARYL ALCOHOL	Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)	Data: Limited
PPG-12	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Limited
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT CHAMOMILLA RECUITITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT	None Identified	Data: Limited
AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL EXTRACT	None Identified	Data: Fair
METHYL GLUCETH-20	None Identified	Data: None
STEARAMIDOPROPYL PG-DIMONIUM CHLORIDE PHOSPHATE	None Identified	Data: None
HYDROLYZED JOJOBA ESTERS	None Identified	Data: None
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) ESTERS	None Identified	Data: Limited
MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE	Data gaps	Data: Limited
HYDROCORTISONE (Active Ingredient)	None Identified	Data: Fair
GLYCERIN	None Identified	Data: Fair
HYDROLYZED ELASTIN	None Identified	Data: Limited
MENTHYL LACTATE	None Identified	Data: None
PPG-12/ SMDI COPOLYMER	None Identified	Data: None
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 (1%) (Anti-Itch)Inactive Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Butylated Hydroxytoluene, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Chamomilla Recuitita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Diazolidinyl Urea, Dimethicone, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Edetate Disodium, Glycerin, Glyceryl Monostearate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Jojoba Esters, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Menthyl Lactate, Methyl Gluceth 20, Methylparaben, Petrolatum, Polysorbate 60, Potassium Hydroxide, PPG 12, SMDI Copolymer, Propylparaben, Purified Water, Retinyl Palmitate, Stearamidopropyl PG Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Steareth 2, Steareth 21, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate

Directions from packaging:

For itching of skin irritation, inflammation, and rashes: 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: Do not use, ask a doctor For external anal and genital itching, adults: When practical, clean the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly Gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before applying Apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily Children under 12 years of age: Ask a doctor.Other Information: Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)

Warnings from packaging:

WarningsFor external use only Do not use In the genital area if you have a vaginal discharge. Ask a doctor. For the treatment of diaper rash. Ask a doctor. When using this product Avoid contact with the eyes Do not use more than directed unless told to do so by a doctor Do not put directly into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator Stop use and ask a doctor if Conditions worsens, 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 Rectal bleeding occurs Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away..

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