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Hydrocortisone is available with or without a prescription. Low-strength preparations (0.5% or 1%) are used without a prescription for the temporary relief of (1) minor skin irritations itching and rashes caused by eczema insect bites poison ivy poison oak poison sumac soaps detergents cosmetics and jewelry; (2) itchy anal and rectal areas; and (3) itching and irritation of the scalp. It is also used to relieve the discomfort of mouth sores.Hydrocortisone may be prescribed by your doctor to relieve the itching redness dryness crusting scaling inflammation and discomfort of various skin conditions; the inflammation of ulcerative colitis or proctitis; or the swelling and discomfort of hemorrhoids and other rectal problems.Hydrocortisone comes as ointment cream lotion liquid gel medicated cloth towelette and spray for use on the skin; foam suppositories cream ointment and enema for rectal use; and paste for use in the mouth.Hydrocortisone is usually used one to four times a day for skin problems.For mouth sores it usually is applied two or three times a day after meals and at bedtime. If mouth sores do not begin to heal within 7 days call your doctor.For colitis hydrocortisone usually is used every night or twice a day (every morning and night) for 2 or 3 weeks. Although colitis symptoms may improve within 3-5 days 2-3 months of regular enema use may be required. Call your doctor if your colitis symptoms do not improve within 3 weeks.For proctitis hydrocortisone usually is used one or two times a day for 2-3 weeks then if necessary every other day until your condition improves. Proctitis symptoms may improve within 5-7 days.For hemorrhoids hydrocortisone usually is used twice a day (every morning and night) for 2-6 days.Follow the directions on the label carefully and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part that you do not understand. Use hydrocortisone exactly as directed. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor.If you obtained hydrocortisone without a prescription and your condition does not improve within 7 days stop using it and call your doctor.Call your doctor if any area treated with hydrocortisone gets worse or if redness swelling or oozing of pus develops.To use hydrocortisone ointment cream lotion liquid or gel on your skin wash or soak the affected area thoroughly before applying the medication unless it irritates your skin. Then apply sparingly in a thin film and rub it in gently.To use the lotion liquid or gel on your scalp part your hair apply a small amount of the medicine on the affected area and rub it in gently. Protect the area from washing and rubbing until the medication dries. You may wash your hair as usual but not right after applying the medicine.To apply the aerosol spray shake well and spray on the affected area holding the container about 3-6 inches away. Spray for about 2 seconds to cover an area the size of your hand. Take care not to inhale the vapors. If you are spraying near your face cover your eyes.Avoid prolonged use on the face in the genital and rectal areas and in skin creases and armpits unless directed to do so by your doctor.If you are using hydrocortisone on your face keep it out of your eyes.If you are using hydrocortisone on a child=s diaper area do not use tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants. Such use may increase side effects.Do not apply cosmetics or other skin preparations on the treated area without talking to your doctor.

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