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Cortisone

For the temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritation and rashes due to eczema poison ivy, oak, and sumac cosmetics soaps and detergents jewelry insect bites Other uses of this product should be only under advice and…

Drug Facts

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Drug facts

Used for
  • temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, rashes, and inflammation due to eczema
  • other uses of this product should be only under the advice and supervision of a doctor
How to take it
  • 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: ask a doctor
Do not take if
for the treatment of diaper rash. Consult a doctor.

What it is used for

  • temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, rashes, and inflammation due to eczema
  • other uses of this product should be only under the advice and supervision of a doctor

What it does

Anti-itch

How to take it

  • 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: ask a doctor

While you are taking it

  • avoid contact with eyes
  • do not use more than directed unless told to do so by a doctor

Side effects, and when to stop

  • condition worsens, or if 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

Who should not take it

  • for the treatment of diaper rash. Consult a doctor.

Warnings

For external use only

Keeping it away from children

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

Active ingredient

Hydrocortisone 1%

Cite this page

NLM

sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Cortisone; [reviewed 2026 Aug 2; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/cortisone

APA 7th

sofidex. (2026, August 2). Cortisone. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/cortisone

AMA 11th

Cortisone. sofidex. Reviewed August 2, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/cortisone

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