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Good Neighbor Pharmacy Hydrocortisone With Aloe For Sensitive Skin

Generic: Hydrocortisone

OTC
Corticosteroid✓ FDA-verified
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Good Neighbor Pharmacy Hydrocortisone With Aloe is a cream used to temporarily relieve itching from minor skin irritations and rashes caused by conditions like eczema, insect bites, and poison ivy. It works by reducing inflammation and calming the skin. For adults and children aged 2 years and older, it should be applied to the affected area up to 3 to 4 times a day, but children under 2 should not use it without a doctor's advice. It's important to remember that this product is for external use only and should not be applied in the eyes or rectum. If you have a vaginal discharge or rectal bleeding, consult a doctor before using it.
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Uses

  • itching from minor skin irritations. rashes due to eczema. insect bites. poison ivy. poison oak. poison sumac. soaps. detergents. cosmetics. jewelry. seborrheic dermatitis. psoriasis. external genital itching. anal itching.
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Dosage

Adults and children 2 years and older: apply to affected area 3 to 4 times daily.
Children under 2 years: do not use, consult a doctor.
For external anal itching: cleanse area with mild soap and warm water before application.
Children under 12 years for anal itching: consult a doctor.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.
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Side effects

Common

Mild side effects may include skin irritation or burning

Serious

Serious side effects may include worsening condition or persistent symptoms
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Warnings

⚠ Important warnings

  • For external use only.
  • Do not use in the eyes.
  • Do not insert into the rectum.
  • Consult a doctor if you have vaginal discharge or rectal bleeding.
  • Stop use if condition worsens or persists for more than 7 days.
  • Keep out of reach of children.

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