Care One hydrocortisone maximum strength (Hydrocortisone) 1 g

CREAMTOPICALAmerican Sales CompanyNDC: 41520-319Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredient

HYDROCORTISONE — 1 g

Inactive Ingredients (Fillers)

⚠️ 1 ingredient flagged as common allergen

Cetostearyl Alcohol

⚠️ Yes — Stearyl Alcohol

Emulsifier/Stiffening Agent

Butylated Hydroxytoluene

Antioxidant

Cetyl Palmitate

Diazolidinyl Urea

Preservative

Glycerin

Humectant/Solvent

Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water

Skin Conditioner

Isopropyl Myristate

Emollient/Penetration Enhancer

Polyoxyl 20 Cetostearyl Ether

Emulsifier

Sodium Hydroxide

pH Adjuster

Sorbic Acid

Preservative

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.
Butylated Hydroxytoluene	Antioxidant	No	BHT. A synthetic antioxidant used to prevent oxidative degradation of fats and oils in pharmaceutical products. Rare contact sensitivity reported.
Cetyl Palmitate	—	No	—
Diazolidinyl Urea	Preservative	No	A formaldehyde-releasing preservative used to prevent microbial growth. Can cause contact dermatitis in formaldehyde-sensitive individuals.
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.
Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water	Skin Conditioner	No	Witch hazel distillate, a plant-derived astringent used in topical formulations to soothe and tone the skin.
Isopropyl Myristate	Emollient/Penetration Enhancer	No	A synthetic ester used as an emollient and to enhance penetration of active ingredients through the skin.
Polyoxyl 20 Cetostearyl Ether	Emulsifier	No	A non-ionic surfactant (Cetomacrogol) used to emulsify and stabilize creams and ointments.
Sodium Hydroxide	pH Adjuster	No	A strong alkali used to adjust the pH of pharmaceutical solutions. Present only in trace amounts in the final product.
Sorbic Acid	Preservative	No	An antimicrobial preservative used to inhibit mold and yeast growth. Generally well tolerated.