Good Neighbor Pharmacy Hydrocortisone With Aloe for Sensitive Skin (Hydrocortisone) 0.5 g

CREAMTOPICALAmerisourceBergenNDC: 24385-190Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredient

HYDROCORTISONE — 0.5 g

Inactive Ingredients (Fillers)

⚠️ 5 ingredients flagged as common allergens

Cetostearyl Alcohol

⚠️ Yes — Stearyl Alcohol

Emulsifier/Stiffening Agent

Methylparaben

⚠️ Yes — Parabens

Preservative

Propylparaben

⚠️ Yes — Parabens

Preservative

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

⚠️ Yes — Surfactant

Wetting Agent

Stearyl Alcohol

⚠️ Yes — Stearyl Alcohol

Emulsifier/Thickener

Citric Acid Monohydrate

pH Adjuster/Buffer

Glycerin

Humectant/Solvent

Glyceryl Monostearate

Emulsifier

Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water

Skin Conditioner

Mineral Oil

Emollient/Vehicle

Paraffin

Stiffening Agent

Sodium Cetostearyl Sulfate

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
Cetostearyl Alcohol	Emulsifier/Stiffening Agent	⚠️ Yes — Stearyl Alcohol	A mixture of cetyl and stearyl alcohols (fatty alcohols, not drinking alcohol). Used to thicken and stabilize creams and ointments. Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Methylparaben	Preservative	⚠️ Yes — Parabens	A preservative used to prevent microbial growth. Can cause allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Propylparaben	Preservative	⚠️ Yes — Parabens	A paraben preservative used to prevent microbial growth. Can cause contact dermatitis in paraben-sensitive individuals.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate	Wetting Agent	⚠️ Yes — Surfactant	A surfactant used to improve drug dissolution. Can cause skin irritation in some individuals.
Stearyl Alcohol	Emulsifier/Thickener	⚠️ Yes — Stearyl Alcohol	A fatty alcohol used in creams and ointments. Can cause contact dermatitis.
Citric Acid Monohydrate	pH Adjuster/Buffer	No	Citric acid in its hydrated form. Used to adjust acidity and as a buffering agent. Derived from citrus fruits or fermentation.
Glycerin	Humectant/Solvent	No	A sugar alcohol that attracts moisture. Used as a humectant, solvent, and sweetener in many oral and topical medications. Generally well tolerated.
Glyceryl Monostearate	Emulsifier	No	An emulsifier that helps oil and water mix in creams and ointments. Derived from glycerin and stearic acid.
Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water	Skin Conditioner	No	Witch hazel distillate, a plant-derived astringent used in topical formulations to soothe and tone the skin.
Mineral Oil	Emollient/Vehicle	No	A purified petroleum-derived oil used as an emollient and vehicle in topical formulations and as a lubricant in oral laxatives.
Paraffin	Stiffening Agent	No	A petroleum-derived wax used to adjust the consistency of ointments and as a coating agent.
Sodium Cetostearyl Sulfate	—	No	—