Hydrocortisone is an over-the-counter medicine (Corticosteroid). The sections below reproduce one FDA label for it, named under "Label". Products in other forms, strengths or from other makers have their own labels, which can differ.
- Type
- Over the counter (OTC)
- Brand names
- Aquanil HC, Family Care Anti-Itch, Family Wellness, Viaderma Calm Anti-Itch, equaline anti itch, equaline anti itch maximum strength
- Drug class
- Corticosteroid
- Taken
- Topical
- Label
- Rida LLC, revised September 1, 2026 · full label on DailyMed
What it is used for
Temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to:
- eczema
- psoriasis
- seborrheic dermatitis
- insect bites
- poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac
- soaps
- detergents
- cosmetics
- jewelry Other uses of this product should be only under the advice and supervision of a doctor.
Active ingredient
…………………………………….Purpose Hydrocortisone USP 1%. [in each gram] Antipruritic (Anti-itch)
Warnings
For external use only. Do not use
- in the eyes
- for the treatment of diaper rash unless directed by a doctor
- for genital or feminine itching if you have a vaginal discharge Ask a doctor before use if you are
- using any other hydrocortisone product When using this product
- do not use more than directed unless directed by a doctor
- do not use on large areas of the body
- do not tightly bandage or cover the treated area unless directed by a doctor Stop use and ask a doctor if
- condition worsens
- symptoms persist for more than 7 days
- symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days
- irritation develops
- stop use of this product 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. (1-800-222-1222)
Dosage:
we do not reproduce dosing instructions. The right dose depends on the person and the condition and is set by the prescriber or pharmacist. Dosage section of the full label.
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Recalls
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Class II Terminated
Rapidol Maximum Strength, Hydrocortisone 1% Anti-Itch Cream, NET WT 2 oz (60g) Tube, Distributed by: Pharmadel LLC, New Castle, DE, 19720, NDC 55758-420-02, UPC 8 10096 77158 2.
Reason: CGMP Deviations
Lots, distribution and details
- Lots / codes
- Lot SP26A, Exp: 09/30/2026
- Distribution
- DE and NC
- Quantity
- 10,000 Tubes
- Recall started
- April 24, 2025 (Voluntary: Firm initiated)
- Severity
- Could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
- FDA recall number
- D-0428-2025
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Source: FDA structured product labeling, retrieved through openFDA. Label text is shown as published by the FDA, without editing; long sections are shortened, marked […]. openFDA data are not validated for clinical use — always check the current label and ask a doctor or pharmacist about your own treatment. Set ID 0d2c0c2c-370f-4adb-b0ea-1e218c927f8b.