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CVS Cortisone Liquid drug information

HYDROCORTISONE
CVS Pharmacy · TOPICAL

Product NDC: 51316-754

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Generic nameHYDROCORTISONE
Labeler / manufacturerCVS Pharmacy
RouteTOPICAL
Drug classCorticosteroid
Product NDC51316-754
Label effective date2026-09-01

Official product label reference

CVS Cortisone Liquid — CVS Pharmacy

This page contains 11 source sections for HYDROCORTISONE, topical route. Label set 42df45a9-d449-090a-e063-6394a90a9ee4, version 2.

Retrieved 2026-10-02 · openFDA dataset updated 2026-10-02 · Check the current DailyMed label

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Uses described in the label

Uses temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, rashes due to: eczema psoriasis poison ivy, oak, sumac insect bites detergents jewelry cosmetics soaps seborrheic dermatitis other uses of this product should be only under advice and supervision of a doctor

Purpose

Purpose Anti-itch
Dosage and administration — label text
Directions adults and children 2 years of age and over: apply to affected area by placing applicator on skin, press firmly and hold to activate the dispensing of liquid. Do not use more than 3 to 4 times daily. children under 2 years of age: do not use, ask a doctor
Warnings
Warnings For external use only Flammable: Keep away from fire or flame and heated surfaces Do not use for the treatment of diaper rash. Consult a doctor if you are allergic to any ingredient in the product When using this product avoid contact with eyes do not use more than directed unless told to do so by a doctor Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days, do not use this or any other hydrocortisone product unless you have asked a doctor Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Active ingredient
Active ingredient Hydrocortisone 1%
Do not use
Do not use for the treatment of diaper rash. Consult a doctor if you are allergic to any ingredient in the product
While using this medicine
When using this product avoid contact with eyes do not use more than directed unless told to do so by a doctor
When to stop use and seek help
Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days, do not use this or any other hydrocortisone product unless you have asked a doctor
Child safety
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Other safety information
Other information store in a cool place away from direct sunlight store with cap closed tightly
Inactive ingredient
Inactive ingredients alcohol denat. (45%), aloe barbadensis leaf juice, avena sativa kernel extract, carboxymethylcellulose, citric acid, disodium EDTA, ethoxydiglycol, glycerin, maltodextrin, menthyl lactate, methyl gluceth-20, PEG-8, water.

Official sources and product identifiers

Substances listed: HYDROCORTISONE

RxNorm identifiers: 310869

Package NDC codes

51316-754-12

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