About the medicine: Hydrocortisone acetate: uses, dosage and brands worldwide
Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. This is not medical advice. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.
What the official label says. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Your pack's leaflet comes first if it is different.
• temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to: • eczema • psoriasis • poison ivy, oak, sumac • insect bites • detergents • jewelry • cosmetics • soaps • seborrheic dermatitis • temporarily relieves external anal and genital itching • other uses of this product should only be under the advice and supervision of a doctor
• 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: do not use, ask a doctor • for external anal and genital itching, adults: • when practical, clean the affected area with mild soap and warm 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
• avoid contact with the eyes • do not use more than directed unless told to do so by a doctor • do not put directly into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator
For external use only Do not use • for the treatment of diaper rash. Ask a doctor. • in the genital area if you have a vaginal discharge. Ask a doctor. When using this product • avoid contact with the eyes • do not use more than directed unless told to do so by a doctor • do not put directly into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator Stop use and ask a doctor if • condition worsens • rectal bleeding occurs • symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days, and do not begin use of any other hydrocortisone product unless you have asked a doctor Keep out of reach of children. …
• condition worsens • rectal bleeding occurs • symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days, and do not begin use of any other hydrocortisone product unless you have asked a doctor
• store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) Keep out of reach of children.
Take it when you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Then skip the missed one. Never take two doses at once to make up for it. Check your leaflet, as some medicines are different.
Label for hydrocortisone acetate and lidocaine and zinc oxide and allantoin, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.
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Anomex Ointment contains Hydrocortisone Acetate; Lidocaine; Zinc Oxide; Allantoin (0.25%; 3.0%; 5.0%; 0.5%), as ointment, according to its NAFDAC registration record.
Yes. Anomex Ointment is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number C4-0520, and its registration is active as of 30 October 2026.
No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Anomex Ointment in our automatically synced alert list.
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Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: • 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: do not use, ask a doctor • for external anal and genital itching, adults: • when practical, clean the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly • gently dry by …
• temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes due to: • eczema • psoriasis • poison ivy, oak, sumac • insect bites • detergents • jewelry • cosmetics • soaps • seborrheic dermatitis • temporarily relieves external anal and genital itching • other uses of this product should only be under the advice and supervision of a doctor (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for hydrocortisone acetate and lidocaine and zinc oxide and allantoin. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)
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