Hydrocortisone cream is a topical medication used to treat various skin conditions, including:
- Insect bites
- Poison oak/ivy
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- Allergies
- Rash
- Itching of the outer
Hydrocortisone cream is available in different strengths, including 1% and 2.5%. The cream base of hydrocortisone 2.5% contains the following ingredients:
- Cetyl alcohol
- Methylparaben
- Propylene glycol
- Propylparaben
Some precautions and considerations when using hydrocortisone cream include:
- Do not share this medication with others
- Use this medication on the skin only
- Do not use it on the face, groin, or underarms unless directed to do so by your doctor
- Before using hydrocortisone acetate, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or other corticosteroids, or if you have any other allergies
- This product may contain inactive ingredients (such as sulfites), which can cause allergic reactions or other problems
- Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history
- Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so
- Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed
