Cortizone 0.5 % Hydrocortisone Ointment Relives Itch Fast (2008 formulation)

Ingredient Concerns

Ingredient	Concerns	Score
WHITE PETROLATUM	Contamination concerns (PAHS), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) EXTRACT ALOE BARBADENSIS EXTRACT	Data gaps, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
HYDROCORTISONE (Active Ingredient)	None Identified	Data: Fair

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Label Information

Ingredients from packaging:

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: HYDROCORTISONE 0.5%. INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: ALOE BARBADENSIS EXTRACT; WHITE PETROLATUM.

Directions from packaging:

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; consult a doctor. Directions for External Anal Itching Users: Adults: When practical, cleanse 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 application of this product. Children under 12 years of age: Consult a doctor. .

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