CVS Cortisone Liquid

HYDROCORTISONE TOPICAL HUMAN OTC DRUG

CVS Cortisone Liquid is an FDA drug label for the active ingredient HYDROCORTISONE manufactured by CVS Pharmacy administered by TOPICAL. This page reproduces the FDA-approved indications and usage, dosage, contraindications, warnings, and adverse reactions exactly as published in the drug label. Data source: openFDA (U.S. FDA), label effective 20260901.

Generic name
HYDROCORTISONE
Manufacturer
CVS Pharmacy
Product type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
Route
TOPICAL
Dosage form
N/A
NDC
51316-754
Application
M017
Label effective
20260901

About this product

CVS Cortisone Liquid is an FDA-registered drug product whose active ingredient is HYDROCORTISONE. It is labelled by CVS Pharmacy taken by topical and marketed as a human otc drug product. Identifiers on file: NDC 51316-754, application M017, label effective 20260901. It is one of 81 FDA drug label records sharing the active ingredient HYDROCORTISONE. This page reproduces the FDA-approved label text so you can check what a product is, who makes it and how it is supplied before discussing it with a pharmacist or prescriber.

What it is used for

Across FDA labelling, products containing HYDROCORTISONE are most often described in connection with: temporarily relieves, itching associated, minor skin, irritations inflammation, rashes due, eczema psoriasis, poison ivy, oak sumac. Wording differs between labels, and the full indications section on this page takes precedence when it is present.

Active ingredients

Active ingredient Hydrocortisone 1%

Indications & Usage

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

Dosage & Administration

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.

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How products containing HYDROCORTISONE compare

FDA lists 81 drug label records with HYDROCORTISONE as the active ingredient. The most common dosage forms and the manufacturers with the most records are summarised below; strengths, pack sizes and inactive ingredients can still differ between apparently similar products.

Dosage formProductsManufacturerProducts
— — Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. 5
— — Bryant Ranch Prepack 4
— — CVS Pharmacy 3
— — Amazon.com Services LLC 2
— — Ana-Cool, LLC 2

Frequently asked questions

What is CVS Cortisone Liquid used for?
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

Who makes CVS Cortisone Liquid?
CVS Pharmacy is the labeler of record for CVS Cortisone Liquid. 81 FDA label records share the active ingredient HYDROCORTISONE, so generic and branded versions may come from different companies; the manufacturer named on your pack is the one that matters for any enquiry.

What form does CVS Cortisone Liquid come in?
administered by topical. Strengths and pack sizes vary by label, so compare the NDC on your pack with the identifier listed on this page.

Is CVS Cortisone Liquid prescription or over-the-counter?
The FDA label for this product is recorded as human otc drug. Marketing status can differ between strengths and countries, so check the dispensing rules where you live.

Are there other products containing HYDROCORTISONE?
Yes. 81 FDA drug label records list HYDROCORTISONE as the active ingredient. Products with the same active ingredient can usually be substituted only when a prescriber or pharmacist confirms it is appropriate.

Has CVS Cortisone Liquid been recalled?
No FDA recall record in our database matches this product name or manufacturer. Recall data is updated periodically, so a very recent notice may not appear here yet.

Where does this information come from?
All content is reproduced from FDA Structured Product Labelling data via openFDA. It is provided for identification and reference only and is not medical advice.

This page reproduces FDA Structured Product Labelling data for identification and reference. It is not medical advice, does not diagnose or treat any condition, and does not sell or price any medicine.