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Cortisone Cream

NAFDAC Reg. No. 04-4316 · Drug

Registered with NAFDAC. Registration activeAs of 28 October 2026 · synced automatically from official sources.
Product
Cortisone Cream
NAFDAC number
04-4316
Active ingredient
Hydrocortisone
Strength
1%
Form
Cream
Pack size
1 x 15 g (in Alu tube)
Manufacturer
Not listed
Applicant (holder)
Phamatex Nigeria Limited
Approved
26 Apr 2023
Status
Active View on NAFDAC ↗
Registration valid to
25 Apr 2028
WHO alerts
None found
Community reports
None
Times checked
0

What we found

  • Cortisone Cream is on the NAFDAC register with an active registration (04-4316). A valid number alone does not prove a pack is genuine — counterfeiters copy real numbers, so also check the expiry date, seal and print quality.

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.

How to use Cortisone Cream

What the official label says. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Your pack's leaflet comes first if it is different.

Who it is for

• 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

How to take it and how often
  • 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
While you are taking it

• 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

Talk to a doctor first if
  • For the treatment of diaper rash
  • Ask a doctor. • in the genital area if you have a vaginal discharge
  • Ask a doctor
Warnings

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. …

Possible side effects

• 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

How to store it

• store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) Keep out of reach of children.

If you miss a dose

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.

From the official U.S. FDA label for this active ingredient. Your pack may have a different strength, so always read its leaflet. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Ask a pharmacist if you are unsure. Label dated 2026-01-14.

Label for hydrocortisone, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.

Check your pack of Cortisone Cream

Add the expiry date on your pack for a full Trust Score.

3 free checks left today Official sources: NAFDAC · WHO · U.S. FDA · Health Canada · NLM

About Cortisone Cream

What is in Cortisone Cream?

Cortisone Cream contains Hydrocortisone (1%), as cream, according to its NAFDAC registration record.

Is Cortisone Cream registered with NAFDAC?

Yes. Cortisone Cream is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number 04-4316, and its registration is active as of 28 October 2026.

Has Cortisone Cream been flagged as fake or recalled?

No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Cortisone Cream in our automatically synced alert list.

How can I check that my pack of Cortisone Cream is genuine?

Run a free authenticity scan with the NAFDAC number 04-4316, your pack's expiry date and batch number to get a Trust Score, compare the pack with the NAFDAC record (ingredient, strength, form, manufacturer), and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

How do I take Cortisone Cream?

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 …

What is Cortisone Cream used for?

• 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. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)

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