NDC 50332-0042-01 — HYDROCORTISONE 10 mg/g Cream, 10 packets

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 50332-0042-1

Product NDC 50332-0042

11-digit billing NDC 50332004201

RxCUI 1043690

UNII 3X7931PO74

Application # M

SPL Set ID 779f945f-ab69-40de-8d86-ab76debc5c7c

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 1974-01-01

Route TOPICAL

Dosage form CREAM

Substance HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE

Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 50332-0042-1 — a 5-4-1 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 package segment → 50332-0042-01. 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

LabelerHART Health

FDA applicationM (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)

Labeler code50332

First marketedJan 1974

Product typeHuman Otc Drug

Portfolio36 products on file

🔎 All NDCs from HART Health

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

📖 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 3K9958V90M
A liquid solvent derived from fermentation or chemical synthesis. In medicines, alcohol dissolves active ingredients, helps preserve the product, and improves how the body absorbs certain drugs.
UNII A2I8C7HI9T
Methylparaben is a preservative derived from benzoic acid that prevents growth of bacteria, fungi, and mold in medicines. It extends the product's shelf life and maintains safety during storage.
UNII T5L8T28FGP
Mineral oil is a clear, odorless liquid derived from crude oil. It acts as a lubricant and emollient in medications, helping pills slide smoothly during manufacturing and aiding moisture retention in topical products.
UNII I9O0E3H2ZE
Paraffin is a waxy, petroleum-derived substance used as a coating, lubricant, and hardening agent in tablets and capsules. It helps protect the medicine from moisture and gives pills a smooth finish.
UNII Z8IX2SC1OH
Propylparaben is a chemical preservative used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in medicines and personal care products. It helps extend shelf life and maintain product safety during storage.
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 7G1J5DA97F
White wax is a refined, bleached plant-based or mineral wax that serves as a coating and hardening agent in medicines. It helps control how fast the drug dissolves and improves the product's texture and appearance.

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

The official label also statesInactive Ingredients: emulsifying wax, ethanol, methylparaben, mineral oil, paraffin, petrolatum, propylparaben, purified water, white wax

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: 10 packets 25 packets 144 packets

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/g 47832-0205-05	Bentlin	576 packets	—	—	FDA listed	—
Hydrocortisone 10 mg/gthis 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

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1974

On the market since

Jan 1974

📍

2026

Currently FDA-listed

52 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 — 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. 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 NDC	Description	Marketing start	Status
50332-0042-01 You're viewing this	10 PACKET in 1 BOX, UNIT-DOSE (50332-0042-1) / .9 g in 1 PACKET	1974-01-01	Active
50332-0042-02	25 PACKET in 1 BOX, UNIT-DOSE (50332-0042-2) / .9 g in 1 PACKET	1974-01-01	Active
50332-0042-04	144 PACKET in 1 BOX, UNIT-DOSE (50332-0042-4) / .9 g in 1 PACKET	1974-01-01	Active
50332-0042-07	10 PACKET in 1 BAG (50332-0042-7) / .9 g in 1 PACKET	2000-01-01	Active

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 50332-0042-01?

NDC 50332-0042-01 contains 10 packets — 10 packet in 1 box, unit-dose / .9 g in 1 packet.

What is the difference between NDC 50332-0042-01 and NDC 50332-0042-07?

Both are HYDROCORTISONE 10 mg/g Cream — the drug itself is identical. NDC 50332-0042-01 is the 10 packets package, while NDC 50332-0042-07 is the 10 packets package.

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

Bill NDC 50332-0042-01 — the 11-digit billing format is 50332004201. 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 50332-0042-1, 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: 50332-0042-01, written without dashes as 50332004201. 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 50332-0042-01, the first segment (50332) is the labeler code FDA assigned to HART Health; the middle segment (0042) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (01) 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 HART Health. 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 3 other package presentations of this same product, including 10 packets (50332-0042-07), 25 packets (50332-0042-02), 144 packets (50332-0042-04). 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?

HART Health 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.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⚠️ Warnings 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 32 words ▾

Directions: Adults and children 12 years of age and over: apply topically to the area 3 to 4 times daily. Children under 12 years of age: do not use, ask a doctor

⚠️ Warnings 37 words ▾

Warnings: For external use only. Do not get in eyes Allergy alert: A severe allergic reaction to insect bites or stings may require life support measures. In such cases, immediately clal 911 or your local emergency provider.

🧪 Active Ingredient 12 words ▾

Active Ingredient (in each gram): Hydrocortisone Acetate 10mg (equivalent to Hydrocortisone 1%)

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 15 words ▾

Inactive Ingredients: emulsifying wax, ethanol, methylparaben, mineral oil, paraffin, petrolatum, propylparaben, purified water, white wax

🎯 Purpose 3 words ▾

Purpose: anti-itch cream

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

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