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Hydrocortisone - Topical

Monograph
112products
single · Topical

Accepted Names (English)

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

Accepted Names (French)

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17-Hydroxycorticostérone(common)Cortisol(common)Hydrocortisone(common)(11bêta)-11,17,21-Trihydroxy-prégn-4-ène-3,20-dione(proper)

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)

Approved Health Claims (Français)

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  • Anti-démangeaisons
  • Antiprurigineux
  • Pour le soulagement temporaire des démangeaisons associées aux irritations mineures de la peau, (aux inflammations), et aux éruptions cutanées (causées par l'eczéma, les piqûres d'insectes, le sumac vénéneux (herbe à puce), le sumac de l'Ouest, le sumac lustré, les dermatites séborrhéiques, le psoriasis, ou le contact avec les savons, les détergents, les cosmétiques ou les bijoux)
  • Pour le soulagement temporaire des démangeaisons génitales féminines externes et/ou des démangeaisons anales externes (causées par les hémorroïdes)

Cautions & Contraindications

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adverse_reactionStop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if you experience bleedingApplies to: Products for external anal itching
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
contraindicationDo not use if you have a vaginal dischargeApplies to: Products for external feminine genital itching

Ingredients Covered

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(11beta)-11,17,21-Trihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione17-HydroxycorticosteroneCortisolHydrocortisone

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