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Quick facts
- How it is given
- topical
- Type
- human otc drug
- Brand names
- MADECASSOL
We do not publish dosing. How much of this medicine to take, how often, and for how long depends on your age, weight, kidney and liver function, other conditions and other medicines. That is a decision for the person who prescribes or dispenses it. Follow the directions on your own pack and ask your pharmacist if anything is unclear.
What it is for
temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations and rashes due to eczema, insect bites, poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac soaps detergents, cosmetics, jewelry, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, external genital and anal itching
What it is used to treat
Adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to the affected area no more than 3 to 4 times daily
Warnings
Warnings For external use only. Do not use in the eyes by putting this product into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator. Ask a doctor before use if you have a vaginal discharge, rectal bleeding, diaper rash. When using this product consult a doctor before exceeding recommended dosage. Stop use and ask a doctor if condition gets worse, condition persists for more than 7 days, condition clears up and occurs again with within a few days. Do not begin to use 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.
Other ingredients
Lavender oil, anhydrous ethanol, sodium hydroxide, purified water, propylene glycol.
Before you take anything new
Tell your pharmacist or doctor about every medicine you take — including ones bought without a prescription, herbal products and supplements. Interactions are one of the most common avoidable causes of harm from medicines, and a pharmacist can check your full list in a couple of minutes.
This page is built from the openFDA record of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approved labelling for this product, effective 3 September 2024. Label text has been shortened and reformatted for readability; safety wording has not been altered in meaning. FDA labelling describes products approved in the United States — brand names, strengths, formulations and approved uses may differ in your country. Always read the leaflet that comes with your own pack. PocketsInfo is not affiliated with, and is not endorsed by, the FDA. Retrieved 2026-07-30.