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Aquanil HC Hydrocortisone .01 g/g Lotion, 118 g — NDC 00096-0732-04 package photo

Aquanil HC Hydrocortisone .01 g/g Lotion, 118 g

by Person and Covey · 118 g in 1 BOTTLE (0096-0732-04)
NDC 00096-0732-04
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 0096-0732-04 billing pads the labeler segment with a zero
OTC On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 0096-0732-04
Product NDC 0096-0732
11-digit billing NDC 00096073204
NCPDP billing unit ML — per mL (volume)
RxCUI 103403, 1043063
UNII WI4X0X7BPJ
Application # M017
SPL Set ID 6b9258e4-c7c4-765e-e053-2991aa0a9f4e
Established class (EPC) Corticosteroid
Mechanism of action Corticosteroid Hormone Receptor Agonists
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 1995-01-08
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form LOTION
Substance HYDROCORTISONE
GPI-14 90550075004115
GPI class Aquanil HC
GCN Seq No 007553
GCN 30974
HICL code 002867
Ingredient (HICL) Hydrocortisone
HIC1 code Q
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Ear/Eye/Nose/Rectum/Topical/Vagina/Other
HIC2 code Q5
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Agents Acting Principally On The Skin
HIC3 code Q5P
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Topical Anti-Inflammatory Steroidal
AHFS code 52:08.08.00
AHFS class Corticosteroids (Eent)
FDB label name AQUANIL HC 1% LOTION
FDB brand name Aquanil Hc
Legend status O — Over-the-counter (OTC) drug or device
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 0096-0732-04 — a 4-4-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the labeler segment → 00096-0732-04. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Corticosteroid class.

Pharmacologic class Corticosteroid
Drug family (ATC) Corticosteroids, moderately potent (group II), Corticosteroids, potent (group III), Corticosteroids for local oral treatment
How it works Corticosteroid Hormone Receptor Agonists
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerPerson and Covey
FDA applicationM017 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code00096
First marketedJan 1995
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio23 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

Label name AQUANIL HC 1% LOTION Ingredient Hydrocortisone
📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Hydrocortisone topical is used to treat redness, swelling, itching, and discomfort of various skin conditions. Hydrocortisone is in a class of medications called corticosteroids. It works by activating natural substances in the skin to reduce swelling, redness, and itching.

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • It's designed to calm down inflammation — so the redness, swelling, and itching that come with conditions like eczema should ease up, usually within a few days of consistent use. I...
  • What exactly is this cream supposed to do for my skin?
  • That's a really important question. Hydrocortisone is generally meant for short courses — typically a few weeks. Long-term or widespread use can cause side effects like skin thinni...
  • How long can I keep using it? Is it okay to use every day long-term?
📖 Read our full Hydrocortisone guide →
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Nutrient depletion considerations

Hydrocortisone may be associated with lower levels of 8 nutrients — worth a chat with your pharmacist, not a cause for alarm.

🧪 Full Hydrocortisone nutrient depletion report →
An association is not a deficiency. Educational only — don't start or stop anything without professional guidance.
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII LKG8494WBH
    Benzyl alcohol is a clear liquid used as a preservative and solvent in medicines. It helps prevent bacterial and fungal growth and dissolves other ingredients to create uniform liquid formulations.
  • UNII 936JST6JCN
    Cetyl alcohol is a waxy, fatty substance derived from plant or animal sources. It acts as an emulsifier and thickener in medicines, helping blend oil and water components and giving products a smooth, creamy texture.
  • UNII PDC6A3C0OX
    Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
  • UNII 368GB5141J
    A detergent and foaming agent derived from coconut or palm oil. In medications, it helps break down and mix oil and water-based ingredients, aids in tablet disintegration, and improves how the drug dissolves and spreads in the mouth or digestive system.
  • UNII 2KR89I4H1Y
    Stearyl alcohol is a waxy, fatty substance derived from natural oils or made synthetically. It acts as an emulsifier and thickener in medicines, helping mix ingredients together and give the product the right texture.
  • UNII 059QF0KO0R
    Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.
  • UNII TTV12P4NEE
    Xanthan gum is a thickening and stabilizing ingredient made from fermented corn or other sugars. It's added to medicines to improve texture, prevent separation of liquids and solids, and help the product stay consistent.

7 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

The official label also statesPurified Water, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Stearyl Alcohol, Simethicone, Xanthan Gum

Label-section wording can be broader than the structured product block and may mention additional formulation ingredients.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer gPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
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No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Leader Hydrocortisone With Aloe .01 g/g 70000-0543-01 LEADER 1 tube $0.056 — FDA listed —
Aquanil HC .01 g/gthis 00096-0732-04 Person 118 g — — FDA listed —
Aquanil HC .01 g/g 00096-0810-04 Person 118 g — — FDA listed —
Intensive Healing Eczema 1.02 g/100g 00363-0670-04 Walgreens 99.2 g — — FDA listed —
Hydrocortisone 1.14 g/114g 00394-0859-32 Mericon 12 bottles — — FDA listed —
signature care Hydrocortisone 1 g/100g 21130-0166-25 Safeway 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Cortizone 10 Intensive Healing for Eczema 10 mg/g 41167-0331-00 Chattem, 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Cortizone 10 for Psoriasis 1 g/100g 41167-0341-00 Chattem, 96 g — — FDA listed —
dg health hydrocortisone 1 g/100g 55910-0646-25 Dolgencorp, 1 tube — — FDA listed —
cortisone 1 g/100g 59779-0878-25 CVS 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Dermarest Eczema Medicated 10 mg/mL 63736-0339-24 Insight 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Hydrocortisone 10 mg/mL 71399-0120-01 AKRON 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
basic care hydrocortisone 1 g/100g 72288-0878-25 Amazon.com 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Rugby Hydrocortisone With Aloe .01 g/g 50090-5470-00 A-S 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Herb Street Anti-Itch Stick .01 g/g 10107-0429-02 Balassa 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Xpect Hydrocortisone .01 g/g 42961-0237-02 Cintas 10 packets — — FDA listed —
Gembooxt ECZEMA RELIEF Cream .01 g/g 76986-0019-01 Guangdong 2 bottles — — FDA listed —
CAREALL Hydrocortisone Maximum Strength .01 g/g 51824-0098-14 New 144 packets — — FDA listed —
CAREALL Hydrocortisone Maximum Strength .01 g/g 51824-0197-02 New 72 tubes — — FDA listed —
Natureplex Hydrocortisone Hydro .01 g/g 67234-0010-01 Natureplex, 28 g — — FDA listed —
Equate Hydrocortisone Topical .01 g/g 79903-0091-01 WalMart 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch .01 g/g 52000-0022-37 Universal 1 tube — — Discontinued —
CAREALL Hydrocortisone Maximum Strength .01 g/g 51824-0097-01 New 28 g — — FDA listed —
LYEON Anti-itch Cream .01 g/g 87681-0008-01 Guangzhou 2 bottles — — FDA listed —
CAREALL Hydrocortisone Maximum Strength .01 g/g 51824-0114-01 New 28 g — — FDA listed —
About this product: other versions of the same ingredient, strength and form are listed above, least expensive first, with FDA equivalence ratings where available.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

⏳ Availability & generic status

🏛️
1995
On the market since
Jan 1995
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
31 years listed
🔓
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Generic versions listed
see equivalents
✅Generic appears available

FDA-approved generic versions are listed, and recent pricing/market data suggests they may be available — see Therapeutic equivalents.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

📊 Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Hydrocortisone (matched by generic name) — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 17 manufacturers.
⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Hydrocortisone. CMS lists 11 products for this generic; we show the highest-spend one. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.
Period
Total Part D spend
$19.92M
Claims incl. refills
699.9K
Beneficiaries
529.9K
Spend / beneficiary
$37.60
Spend / claim
$28.47
Trend by period
💵 About the dollar figures: spending is what Part D plans paid before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
00096-0732-04 You're viewing this 118 g in 1 BOTTLE (0096-0732-04) 1995-01-08 Active

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) ✓ Available
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope.
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Is this NDC FDA-approved?
An NDC listing does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory records that a product is listed with FDA, not that it was reviewed and approved. This listing's marketing category is "Otc Monograph Drug". Products approved under an application carry an NDA, ANDA, or BLA number.
Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 0096-0732-04, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 00096-0732-04, written without dashes as 00096073204. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 00096-0732-04, the first segment (00096) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Person and Covey; the middle segment (0732) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (04) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Person and Covey. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Person and Covey is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as an over-the-counter product, so it does not require a prescription. Follow the package directions, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is right for you.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official Drug Facts labeling, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⚠️ Warnings 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose
🎯 Indications and Usage 44 words ▾

Uses For the temporary relief of minor skin irritations, inflamaations, itching and rashes caused by: -insect bites -eczema -psoriasis -soaps -detergents -cosmetics, -jewelry, -poison oak, -poison sumac -Other uses of this product should be undertaken only under the advice and supervision of a doctor.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 55 words ▾

Directions -Shake will before using. -For adults and children 2 years of age and older: Apply to affected area not more than 2 to 4 times daily. -For children under 2 years of age: there is no recommended dosage except under the advice and supervision of a ddoctor. -Store away from excessive heat or cold.

⚠️ Warnings 17 words ▾

Warnings For external use only. Do not get into eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water.

🧪 Active Ingredient 3 words ▾

Active Ingredient Hydrocortisone

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 17 words ▾

Inactive Ingredients Purified Water, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Stearyl Alcohol, Simethicone, Xanthan Gum

🎯 Purpose 3 words ▾

Purpose Antipruritic (Anti-itch)

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
← 00096-0721-10 · Person 00096-0735-08 · Person →
For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.