Cortaid
Purpose of Cortaid
Cortaid is a non-prescription medication that temporarily relieves minor skin irritations such as itching, inflammation, redness and rashes caused by a variety of conditions.
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
Other uses of this product should only be under the advice and supervision of a doctor.
Active Ingredients
Cortaid 12-Hour Cream, Maximum Strength Cream, and Cooling Spray: hydrocortisone acetate 1%
Inactive Ingredients
Cortaid 12-Hour Cream: water, petrolatum, glycerin, mineral oil, ceteareth-6, dimethicone, VP/eicosene copolymer, phenoxyethanol, stearyl alcohol, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP copolymer, cetyl alcohol, carbomer, edetate disodium, methylparaben, sodium citrate, ethylparaben, citric acid, propylparaben, *sodium hydroxide (*may contain this ingredient)
Cortaid Maximum Strength Cream: aloe barbadensis leaf juice, benzyl alcohol, ceteareth-20, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl palmitate, citric acid, cyclopentasiloxane, dimethicone/vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate crosspolymer, dimethyl MEA, feverfew extract, glycerin, isopropyl myristate, isostearyl neopentanoate, methylparaben, oat kernel extract, PEG-40 stearate, potassium lactate, *sodium hydroxide, water (*may contain this ingredient)
Cortaid Cooling Spray: citric acid, disodium EDTA, glycerin, poloxamer 188, polysorbate 20, SD alcohol 40-B, water
Cortaid FDA Warning
Cortaid is for external use only.
Do not use:
- if you have vaginal discharge, consult a physician first
- 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
Keep out of reach of children.
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Directions
Cortaid 12-Hour Cream:
Adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily.
Cortaid Maximum Strength Cream:
- For itching of skin irritation, inflammation, and rashes:
- Adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
- Children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor
- For external anal and genital itching, adults:
- When practical, clean the affected area with mild soap and water and rinse thoroughly
- Gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before applying
- Apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
- Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Cortaid Cooling Spray:
- Adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily.
Pediatric Use
Cortaid 12-Hour Cream:
Children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor.
Cortaid Maximum Strength Cream:
- For itching of skin irritation, inflammation, and rashes in children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor.
- For external anal and genital itching, children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor.
Cortaid Cooling Spray:
- Children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor
Other Information About Cortaid
Cortaid 12-Hour Cream:
- Store at room temperature between 20º to 25ºC (68º to 77ºF).
- See end of carton or tube crimp for lot number and expiration date.
Cortaid Maximum Strength Cream:
Store at room temperature between 20º to 25ºC (68º to 77ºF).
Cortaid Cooling Spray:
- Store at room temperature between 20º to 25ºC (68º to 77ºF).
- Protect from freezing.
- See end of carton or tube crimp for lot number and expiration date.