Polysporin 1% Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch Cream - 28g

🔷 Product Overview

The Polysporin 1% Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch Cream is an antibiotic-free anti-itch cream formulated to provide fast temporary relief from itch flare-ups caused by minor skin irritations, insect bites, poison ivy, and allergic skin reactions. Containing 1% hydrocortisone, this topical cream helps calm itching, redness, dryness, and irritation while moisturizing the skin to support a healthier appearance.

The fragrance-free formula is enriched with soothing ingredients including aloe vera and oat extracts to help comfort dry, flaky, irritated skin. Suitable for adults and children 2 years and older, this cream is ideal for home medicine cabinets, travel kits, and everyday first aid use.

🔷 Key Features & Benefits

• Provides fast temporary relief from itching and irritation
• Helps soothe insect bites, poison ivy, and allergic skin reactions
• Contains 1% hydrocortisone anti-itch medication
• Moisturizes to help restore visibly healthier skin
• Helps improve dryness, flaking, and redness
• Fragrance-free formula
• Antibiotic-free cream formulation
• Convenient 28 g tube for home and travel use

🔷 Specifications

Brand: Polysporin

Product Name: 1% Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch Cream

Size: 28 g

Dosage Form: Topical cream

Medicinal Ingredient:

• Hydrocortisone 1% w/w

Product Type: Anti-itch topical corticosteroid cream

Recommended Use: Temporary relief of itching and minor skin irritation

Fragrance Information: Fragrance free

Antibiotic Content: Does not contain antibiotics

🔷 Key Features Breakdown

• 1% Hydrocortisone Formula – Helps temporarily reduce itching, redness, and irritation
• Moisturizing Skin Support – Helps improve dryness and flaking while soothing irritated skin
• Antibiotic-Free Formula – Designed specifically for itch relief without antibiotics
• Fragrance-Free Comfort – Suitable for individuals sensitive to scented products
• Versatile Everyday Relief – Useful for insect bites, poison ivy, and allergic skin reactions

🔷 Non-Medicinal Ingredients

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate, Citric Acid, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Isopropyl Palmitate, PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Lactate, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Water.

🔷 What’s in the Box

1 × 28 g Tube of Polysporin 1% Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch Cream

🔷 How to Use

• Adults and children 2 years and older:
  Apply to the affected area up to 3–4 times daily for a maximum of 7 days
• Children under 2 years:
  Do not use unless directed by a healthcare professional

🔷 Who It’s For

• Individuals experiencing itchy minor skin irritations
• Relief from poison ivy, insect bites, and allergic reactions
• Families and home first aid kits
• Travel and outdoor activity first aid supplies

🔷 Important Safety Information

• For external use only
• Do not use for diaper rash unless directed by a doctor
• Do not use with other hydrocortisone products unless advised by a healthcare professional
• Avoid applying near the eyes or over large body areas
• Consult a doctor before use if pregnant or breastfeeding
• Stop use and seek medical advice if symptoms worsen, persist beyond 7 days, or recur shortly after clearing
• Keep out of reach of children
• If swallowed, contact a doctor or poison control centre immediately
• Store between 15°C and 30°C
• Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing

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🔷 Frequently Asked Questions

What is Polysporin Hydrocortisone Cream used for?
It is used for temporary relief of itching and irritation caused by insect bites, poison ivy, and allergic skin reactions.

Does this cream contain antibiotics?
No, this formula is antibiotic free.

What strength of hydrocortisone does it contain?
It contains 1% hydrocortisone.

Can children use this cream?
Children aged 2 years and older may use it as directed. Children under 2 years should consult a doctor.

Is the cream scented?
No, it is fragrance free.