Cortizone 10 Itch Relief Massaging Rollerball (Hydrocortisone) 1 g

CREAMTOPICALChattem, Inc.NDC: 41167-0338Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredient

HYDROCORTISONE — 1 g

Inactive Ingredients (Fillers)

⚠️ 3 ingredients flagged as common allergens

Alcohol

⚠️ Yes — Alcohol

Solvent/Preservative

Cetostearyl Alcohol

⚠️ Yes — Stearyl Alcohol

Emulsifier/Stiffening Agent

Cetyl Alcohol?

Uncertain — Cetyl Alcohol

Emulsifier/Thickener

Aminomethylpropanol

pH Adjuster

Butylated Hydroxytoluene?

Antioxidant

Calcium Phosphate?

Carbomer Copolymer Type A (allyl Pentaerythritol Crosslinked)

Thickener/Gelling Agent

Citric Acid Monohydrate

pH Adjuster/Buffer

Dimethicone 20

Skin Protectant

Distearoylphosphatidylcholine, Dl-?

Edetate Disodium Anhydrous

Chelating Agent

Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate?

Emollient

Glycerin

Humectant/Solvent

Glyceryl Monostearate

Emulsifier

Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water

Skin Conditioner

Polysorbate 60

Emulsifier

Steareth-2

Steareth-21

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
Alcohol	Solvent/Preservative	⚠️ Yes — Alcohol	Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) used as a solvent, preservative, or extraction agent. Present in many liquid formulations. May be relevant for patients avoiding alcohol for medical or religious reasons.
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.
Cetyl Alcohol?	Emulsifier/Thickener	Uncertain — Cetyl Alcohol	A fatty alcohol used in topical formulations. Can cause contact dermatitis.
Aminomethylpropanol	pH Adjuster	No	An amino alcohol used to neutralize carbomer gels and adjust pH in topical formulations.
Butylated Hydroxytoluene?	Antioxidant	No	BHT. A synthetic antioxidant used to prevent oxidative degradation of fats and oils in pharmaceutical products. Rare contact sensitivity reported.
Calcium Phosphate?	—	No	—
Carbomer Copolymer Type A (allyl Pentaerythritol Crosslinked)	Thickener/Gelling Agent	No	A crosslinked acrylic acid copolymer used to create clear gels and thicken topical formulations.
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.
Dimethicone 20	Skin Protectant	No	A silicone-based polymer used as a skin protectant, emollient, and anti-foaming agent in topical formulations.
Distearoylphosphatidylcholine, Dl-?	—	No	—
Edetate Disodium Anhydrous	Chelating Agent	No	Water-free form of disodium EDTA. Binds metal ions to improve stability and effectiveness of preservative systems.
Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate?	Emollient	No	A synthetic ester used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in topical formulations.
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.
Polysorbate 60	Emulsifier	No	A non-ionic surfactant used to emulsify and stabilize oil-in-water formulations. Derived from sorbitol and stearic acid.
Steareth-2	—	No	—
Steareth-21	—	No	—