NDC 47832-0205-05 — Hydrocortisone Acetate 10 mg/g Cream

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 47832-205-05

Product NDC 47832-205

11-digit billing NDC 47832020505

RxCUI 1043690

UNII 3X7931PO74

UPC 0347832205341

Application # M017

SPL Set ID 4346351c-8e11-46ae-b428-98d17f55beb9

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 2007-01-24

Route TOPICAL

Dosage form CREAM

Substance HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE

Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 47832-205-05 — a 5-3-2 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 product segment → 47832-0205-05. 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

LabelerBentlin Products LLC

FDA applicationM017 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)

Labeler code47832

First marketedJan 2007

Product typeHuman Otc Drug

Portfolio2 products on file

🔎 All NDCs from Bentlin Products LLC

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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

📖 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 →

Patient education

📘 MedlinePlus patient leaflet ↗

Supplement & herbal interactions

🌿 Drug–supplement interaction checker →

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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.

ZINC Insignificant Depletion CALCIUM Moderate Depletion CHROMIUM Moderate Depletion MAGNESIUM Moderate Depletion POTASSIUM Moderate Depletion +3 more

🧪 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 XF417D3PSL
Anhydrous citric acid is a sour, crystalline powder derived from citric acid with water removed. In medicines, it acts as a buffer to control pH, adds tartness to improve taste, and helps tablets disintegrate.
UNII FGL3685T2X
Chamomile is a plant extract used in medications as a flavoring agent and for its mild soothing properties in formulations. It helps improve taste and aroma of the medicine.
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 FCZ5MH785I
A waxy substance made from glycerin and stearic acid. It works as an emulsifier to help mix oil and water ingredients together, and as a thickener to give the medicine its proper texture and consistency.
UNII C9H2L21V7U
A fat derived from coconut or palm oil containing shorter fatty acid chains. It serves as a solvent and carrier to help dissolve or suspend active ingredients, improving absorption and stability in liquid formulations.
UNII 2V16EO95H1
Palmitic acid is a saturated fatty acid derived from plant and animal sources. It serves as an emulsifier and lubricant in medicines, helping ingredients mix smoothly and preventing sticking during manufacturing.
UNII 4T6H12BN9U
Petrolatum is a purified mineral oil-based jelly derived from petroleum. In medicines, it acts as an emollient, lubricant, and moisture barrier to soften skin, reduce friction, and help prevent water loss from formulations.
UNII HIE492ZZ3T
Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative and antimicrobial agent used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in medicines and cosmetic products, extending shelf life and maintaining product safety.
UNII YRC528SWUY
A waxy emulsifier made from plant-derived fatty alcohols. It helps blend oil and water-based ingredients together and improves how the medicine spreads and absorbs.
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.

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

The official label also statescaprylic/capric triglyceride, caprytyl glycol, ceteareth-20, chamomillia recutitia flower extract, citric acid, glycerin, glyceryl, stearate, palmitic acid. petrolatum phenoxyethanol, stearic acid, purified water

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 system	Per g	Per 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.

ℹ️

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.

Try another pack size: 28 g 56 g

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

Product	Labeler	Pack	NADAC/unit	TE	Status	Price vs. this
Walgreens Eczema Relief 10 mg/g 00363-0357-02	Walgreen	1 tube	—	—	FDA listed	—
Hydrocortisone Acetate 10 mg/gthis 47832-0205-05	Bentlin	576 packets	—	—	FDA listed	—
Hydrocortisone 10 mg/g 50332-0042-01	HART	10 packets	—	—	FDA listed	—
Hydrocortisone 10 mg/g 50332-0092-01	HART	10 packets	—	—	FDA listed	—
MedPride 10 mg/g 52410-3050-02	Shield	9 g	—	—	FDA listed	—
Hydrocortisone 1 g/100g 59898-0800-01	Water-Jel	1728 packets	—	—	FDA listed	—
Gerigentle 10 mg/g 69771-0192-13	GERI-GENTLE	28.3 g	—	—	FDA listed	—
American Safety and First Aid 10 mg/g 71927-0015-02	Orazen	25 pouches	—	—	FDA listed	—
astonea 10 mg/g 77338-0305-02	ASTONEA	9 g	—	—	FDA listed	—
Equate Hydrocortione 10 mg/g 79903-0211-01	Walmart	1 tube	—	—	FDA listed	—
ElixirCortiRelief 1 g/100g 84546-0005-01	ELIXIR	1 tube	—	—	FDA listed	—
Medi-First 10 mg/g 71927-0032-02	Orazen	25 pouches	—	—	FDA listed	—
Medi-First Hydrocortisone 1% 10 mg/g 47682-0207-12	Unifirst	10 packets	—	—	FDA listed	—
American Safety and First Aid 10 mg/g 71927-0031-02	Orazen	25 pouches	—	—	FDA listed	—
Medi-First 1% Hydrocortisone 10 mg/g 47682-0923-73	Unifirst	25 packets	—	—	FDA listed	—
Medi First Plus 10 mg/g 71927-0033-02	Orazen	25 pouches	—	—	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

🏛️

2007

On the market since

Jan 2007

📍

2026

Currently FDA-listed

19 years listed

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No generic listed yet

brand only

ℹ️No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.

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 Acetate — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 1 manufacturer.

⚠️ 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 Acetate. 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

$497.1K

Claims incl. refills

345

Beneficiaries

236

Spend / beneficiary

$2,106.25

Spend / claim

$1,440.80

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 NDC	Description	Marketing start	Status
47832-0205-05 You're viewing this	576 PACKET in 1 CASE (47832-205-05) / 5 g in 1 PACKET	2014-12-08	Active
47832-0205-15	1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (47832-205-15) / 28 g in 1 TUBE	2018-02-07	Active
47832-0205-34	1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (47832-205-34) / 56 g in 1 TUBE	2007-01-24	Active

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 47832-0205-05?

NDC 47832-0205-05 is listed by the FDA — 576 packet in 1 case / 5 g in 1 packet.

What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Hydrocortisone Acetate 10 mg/g Cream?

Bill NDC 47832-0205-05 — the 11-digit billing format is 47832020505. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

🧭 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
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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 47832-205-05, 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: 47832-0205-05, written without dashes as 47832020505. 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 47832-0205-05, the first segment (47832) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Bentlin Products LLC; the middle segment (0205) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (05) 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 Bentlin Products LLC. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.

Does this product come in other package sizes?

Yes — the FDA directory lists 2 other package presentations of this same product, including 1 tube (47832-0205-15), 1 tube (47832-0205-34). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.

Who lists this product with the FDA?

Bentlin Products LLC 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 temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritation, inflammation and rashes due to: Atopic eczema Contact dermatitis from soaps, detergents or cosmetics Seborrheic dermatitis Psoriasis Other uses of this product should be only under the advice and supervision of a doctor

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 33 words ▾

Directions Adults and children 2 years and older Apply to the affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily. Children under 2 years of age Do not use. Consult a doctor.

⚠️ Warnings 96 words ▾

Warnings For external use only Do not use For the treatment of diaper rash On children under the age of 2 except under the supervision of a doctor When using this product Avoid contact with the eyes Do not begin use any other hydrocortisone product unless directed by a doctor Stop use and ask a doctor if Condition worsens Symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days Keep out of reach of children . If swallowed get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

🧪 Active Ingredient 7 words ▾

Active Ingredient Hydrocortisone acetate USP 1.0% w/w

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 24 words ▾

Inactive Ingredients caprylic/capric triglyceride, caprytyl glycol, ceteareth-20, chamomillia recutitia flower extract, citric acid, glycerin, glyceryl, stearate, palmitic acid. petrolatum phenoxyethanol, stearic acid, purified water

🎯 Purpose 2 words ▾

Purpose Anti-itch

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗

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