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Hydrocortisone

12licensed products
1 monograph
Cream, Ointment, Lotion +1

Health Canada Monographs

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HYDROCORTISONE - Topical
Topical

Approved Health Claims

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  • Anti-itch
  • Antipruritic
  • For (the) temporary relief of external feminine genital itching and/or external anal itching (due to hemorrhoids)
  • For (the) temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations, (inflammation) and rashes (due to eczema, insect bites, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, or contact with soaps, detergents, cosmetics or jewellery)

Conditions Requiring Product Details

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These official statements are conditional. They are not presented as approved for Hydrocortisone until the product’s ingredients, dose, or claim context proves that they apply.

Caution to verifyStop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if you experience bleedingHYDROCORTISONE - Topical · Products for external anal itching
Caution to verifyDo not use if you have a vaginal dischargeHYDROCORTISONE - Topical · Products for external feminine genital itching

Cautions & Contraindications

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cautionFor external use onlyApplies to: All products
cautionKeep out of reach of children. If swallowed, call a poison control centre or get medical help right awayApplies to: All products
cautionStop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist for more than 7 days, worsen, or re-occur within a few daysApplies to: All products
cautionWhen using this product avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with waterApplies to: All products
contraindicationDo not use for the treatment of diaper rashApplies to: All products

Alternative Names

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17-Hydroxycorticosterone(common)Cortisol(common)Hydrocortisone(common)(11beta)-11,17,21-Trihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione

Common Quantities in Licensed Products

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0.5 % (w/w)9 licensed products
0.5 %6 licensed products
5 mg/g4 licensed products
5.2 mg/g3 licensed products
1 %1 licensed products
10 mg/g1 licensed products

Related Ingredients

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CortisolShared monograph(11beta)-11,17,21-Trihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dioneShared monograph17-HydroxycorticosteroneShared monographHYDROCORTISONE - TopicalCovers this ingredient

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