VANICREAM HC ANTI-ITCH- hydrocortisone cream

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE (UNII: 3X7931PO74) (HYDROCORTISONE - UNII:WI4X0X7BPJ)

Available from:

Pharmaceutical Specialties, Inc.

INN (International Name):

HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE

Composition:

HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE 1.12 g in 100 g

Administration route:

TOPICAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Purpose Anti-itch Uses - for the temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation and rashes due to: · eczema · psoriasis · insect bites · detergents · jewelry · seborrheic dermatitis · soaps · cosmetics · poison ivy, oak, sumac - for the temporary relief of external genital and anal itching - other uses of this product should be only under the advice and supervision of a doctor Do not use - in the genital area if you have a vaginal discharge. Consult a doctor. - for the treatment of diaper rash. Consult a doctor. Stop use and ask a doctor if - condition worsens - rectal bleeding occurs - 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 consulted a doctor.

Authorization status:

OTC monograph not final

Summary of Product characteristics

VANICREAM HC ANTI-ITCH- HYDROCORTISONE CREAM
PHARMACEUTICAL SPECIALTIES, INC.
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VANICREAM™ HC ANTI-ITCH CREAM
_DRUG FACTS_
_ACTIVE INGREDIENT_
Hydrocortisone acetate 1.12%
(equivalent to hydrocortisone 1%)
_PURPOSE_
Anti-itch
_USES_
for the temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin
irritations, inflammation
and rashes due to:
· eczema · psoriasis · insect bites
· detergents · jewelry · seborrheic dermatitis
· soaps · cosmetics · poison ivy, oak, sumac
for the temporary relief of external genital and anal itching
other uses of this product should be only under the advice and
supervision of a
doctor
_WARNINGS_
FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY
DO NOT USE
in the genital area if you have a vaginal discharge. Consult a doctor.
for the treatment of diaper rash. Consult a doctor.
WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT
avoid contact with the eyes
do not exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor
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
rectal bleeding occurs
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
consulted a doctor.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. If swallowed, get medical help or
contact a Poison
Control Center right away
_DIRECTIONS_
FOR ITCHING DUE TO MINOR SKIN IRRITATIONS, 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, consult a doctor.
FOR EXTERNAL ANAL AND GENITAL ITCHING, 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
apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor
_OTHER INFORMATION_
store at room temperature
_INACTIVE INGREDIENTS _ceteare