KERA HC (HYDROCORTISONE) 1 g

CREAMTOPICALClinical Therapeutic SolutionsNDC: 44577-623Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredient

HYDROCORTISONE — 1 g

Inactive Ingredients (Fillers)

.alpha.-tocopherol

Antioxidant

Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate?

Emollient

Glycerin

Humectant/Solvent

Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water

Skin Conditioner

Laureth-2

Emulsifier/Solubilizer

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Polysorbate 20

Emulsifier/Solubilizer

Safflower Oil

Emollient/Vehicle

Urea

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
.alpha.-tocopherol	Antioxidant	No	The most biologically active form of vitamin E. Used to protect formulations from oxidative degradation.
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.
Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water	Skin Conditioner	No	Witch hazel distillate, a plant-derived astringent used in topical formulations to soothe and tone the skin.
Laureth-2	Emulsifier/Solubilizer	No	A non-ionic surfactant used as an emulsifier and solubilizer in topical formulations.
Phenoxyethanol	Preservative	No	A synthetic preservative used to prevent microbial growth in topical and some oral formulations. Can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.
Polysorbate 20	Emulsifier/Solubilizer	No	A non-ionic surfactant similar to polysorbate 80 but derived from lauric acid. Used to solubilize and stabilize formulations.
Safflower Oil	Emollient/Vehicle	No	A plant-derived oil used as an emollient and vehicle in topical and oral formulations.
Urea	—	No	—

Exclusion Groups

This medication contains ingredients flagged in the following groups. Patients with these sensitivities should consult their prescriber.

🔴Alpha-Gal Syndrome 🫘Soy 🌱Not Vegan ☪️Halal Concern ✡️Kosher Concern 🥦Not Vegetarian

Dietary & Safety Information

Alpha-Gal Syndrome Risk

1 ingredient may contain mammalian-derived components:

Glycerin(Possible — Glycerin can be plant- or animal-derived (verify source).)

AllergenMaps

Ingredient

Purpose

Common Allergen?

.alpha.-tocopherol

Antioxidant

Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate?

Emollient

Glycerin

Humectant/Solvent

Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water

Skin Conditioner

Laureth-2

Emulsifier/Solubilizer

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Polysorbate 20

Emulsifier/Solubilizer

Safflower Oil

Emollient/Vehicle

Urea

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