Cortizone 10

Purpose of Cortizone 10

Cortizone 10 is an over-the-counter medication used to treat itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes.

The skin can become irritated by a variety of triggers, some of the most common triggers include:

  • eczema
  • insect bites and stings
  • soaps
  • seborrheic dermatitis
  • detergents
  • poison ivy, oak or sumac
  • external anal and genital itching
  • cosmetics
  • jewelry
  • psoriasis

Cortizone 10 offers the following products:

  • Anti-Itch Cream
  • Anti-Itch Cream Plus
  • Anti-Itch Ointment
  • Intensive Healing Anti-Itch Cream
  • Easy Relief Applicator Anti-Itch Liquid
  • Cooling Relief Anti-Itch Gel
  • Intensive Healing Eczema Lotion
  • Quick Shot Continuous Spray
  • Hydratensive Anti-Itch Lotion - Natural Oatmeal and Natural Aloe
  • Poison Ivy Relief Pads

Active Ingredients

hydrocortisone 1%

Inactive Ingredients

Anti-Itch Creamaloe barbadensis leaf juice, aluminum sulfate, beeswax, calcium acetate, cetearyl alcohol, dextrin, glycerin, maltodextrin, methylparaben, mineral oil, petrolatum, propylparaben, sodium cetearyl sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate, water

Anti-Itch Cream Plusaloe barbadensis leaf juice, aluminum sulfate, beeswax, calcium acetate, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, cholecalciferol, dextrin, glycerin, isopropyl palmitate, maltodextrin, methylparaben, mineral oil, petrolatum, propylene glycol, propylparaben, retinyl palmitate, sodium cetearyl sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate, tocopheryl acetate, water, zea mays oil

Anti-Itch Ointmentpetrolatum

Intensive Healing Anti-Itch Creamwater, glycerin, dimethicone, petrolatum, jojoba esters, cetyl alcohol, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, stearyl alcohol, distearyldimonium chloride, cetearyl alcohol, steareth-21, steareth-2, polysorbate 60, stearamidopropyl PG-dimonium chloride phosphate, methyl gluceth-20, chamomilla recutita flower extract, tocopheryl acetate, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, hydrolyzed collagen, hydrolyzed elastin, retinyl palmitate, hydrolyzed jojoba esters, glyceryl stearate, EDTA, PPG-12/SMDI copolymer, potassium hydroxide, avena sativa kernel extract, menthyl lactate, diazolidinyl urea, benzyl alcohol, methylparaben, BHT, propylparaben

Easy Relief Applicator Anti-Itch Liquidaloe barbadensis leaf juice, avena sativa kernel extract, citric acid, disodium EDTA, ethoxydiglycol, glycerin, hydroxyethyl cellulose, maltodextrin, menthyl lactate, methyl gluceth-20, PEG-8, SD alcohol 40-2 (48 %), sodium citrate, water

Cooling Relief Anti-Itch Gelaloe vera leaf, dimethicone, edetate disodium, glycerin, maltodextrin, methylparaben, polysorbate 60, propylparaben, sodium citrate, water, cyclomethicone 5, alcohol

Intensive Healing Eczema Lotionaloe barbadensis leaf juice, avena sativa kernel extract, bisabolol, boswellia serata gum, butyrospermum parkii butter extract, cetyl alcohol, dextrin, dimethicone, dipropylene glycol, disodium EDTA, glycerin, glyceryl stearate, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimthyl taurate copolymer, isohexadecane, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, maltodextrin, methyl gluceth-20, methylparaben, petrolatum, phenoxyethanol, polysorbate-60, propylparaben, retinyl palmitate, sodium citrate, tocopheryl acetate, water, zingiber officinale root extract

Quick Shot Continuous Sprayaloe barbadensis leaf juice, avena sativa kernel extract, citric acid, disodium EDTA, ethoxydiglycol, glycerin, maltodextrin, menthyl lactate, methyl gluceth-20, PEG-8, SD alcohol 40 (45% w/w), sodium citrate, water

Hydratensive Anti-Itch Lotion - Natural Oatmealwater, glycerin, dimethicone, petrolatum, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, dextrin, cetyl alcohol, methyl gluceth-20, butyrospermum parkii butter extract, glyceryl stearate, phenoxyethanol, caprylic/capric triglyceride, isohexadecane, methylparaben, polysorbate 60, tocopheryl acetate, bisabolol, disodium EDTA, lavandula angustifolia extract, propylparaben, sodium citrate anthemis nobilis flower extract, avena sativa kernel extract, boswellia serrata gum, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, retinyl palmitate, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, maltodextrin, dipropylene glycol, zingiber officinale root extract

Hydratensive Anti-Itch Lotion - Natural Aloewater, glycerin, dimethicone, petrolatum, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, cetyl alcohol, dextrin, methyl gluceth-20, steareth-21, tocopheryl acetate, avena sativa kernel extract, butyrospermum parkii butter extract, boswellia serrata gum, glyceryl stearate, bisabolol, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, zingiber officinale root extract, phenoxyethanol, methylparaben, isohexadecane, polysorbate 60, disodium EDTA, propylparaben, sodium citrate, retinyl palmitate, maltodextrin, dipropylene glycol

Poison Ivy Relief Pads: aloe barbadensis leaf juice, avena sativa (oat) kernel extract, dextrin, dimethicone, disodium EDTA, glycerin, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium, acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, isohexadecane, maltodextrin, menthyl lactate, methyl gluceth-20, methylparaben, polysorbate-60, PPG-3 benzyl ether myristate,  propylparaban, SD alcohol 40 (15 %), sodium citrate, water (283-034)

Cortizone 10 FDA Warning

For external use only.

Do not use:

  • if you have vaginal discharge, consult a physician (Anti-Itch Cream, Anti-Itch Cream Plus, Anti-Itch Ointment, Intensive Healing Cream, Easy Relief Applicator Anti-Itch Liquid, Cooling Relief Gel)
  • to treat diaper rash, consult a physician

When using this product:

  • avoid eye contact
  • do not use more than directed unless directed by a physician
  • do not put directly into the rectum by any manner including fingers, device or applicator
  • do not use any other hydrocortisone product unless directed by a physician

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
  • rectal bleeding occurs

Flammable (Cortizone 10 Quick Shot only):

  • do not use near heat, flame or while smoking
  • avoid long term storage above 104°F (40° C)
  • do not puncture or incinerate (contents are under pressure)
  • do not store at temperatures above above 120°F (49° C)

Keep out of reach of children.

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

 

Directions

For itching of skin irritation, inflammation, and rash:

For adults and children over 2 years old, apply to affected area no more than 3-4 times a day.

For external anal and genital itching (do not use Intensive Healing Eczema Lotion, Easy Relief Applicator Anti-Itch Liquid, Quick Shot Continuous Spray and Hydratensive Anti-Itch Lotions for genital or anal itching):

Adults and children over 12 years old:

  • When practical, clean the affected area with mild soap and water and rinse thoroughly.
  • Gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or soft cloth before applying.
  • Apply to affected area no more than 3-4 times a day

Poison Ivy Relief Pads:

For adults and children 2 years of age and older: 

  • Apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily.
  • Select one Snapplicator and snap to release product through pad top.
  • Gently dab on affected area, then rub product into skin until thoroughly absorbed.

 

Pediatric Use

For itching of skin irritation, inflammation, and rash:

For children under 2 years of age, consult a physician before use.

For external anal and genital itching (do not use Intensive Healing Eczema Lotion, Easy Relief Applicator Anti-Itch Liquid, Quick Shot Continuous Spray and Hydratensive Anti-Itch Lotions for genital or anal itching):

For children under 2 years of age, consult a physician before use.

 

Other Information About Cortizone 10

Contents filled by weight, not volume (not applicable to Easy Relief Applicator Anti-Itch Liquid, Quick Shot Continuous Spray and Hydratensive Anti-Itch Lotions).