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Hydrocortisone 10 mg/g Cream, 10 packets — NDC 50332-0042-7 (Billing 50332-0042-07)

by HART Health · 10 PACKET in 1 BAG / .9 g in 1 PACKET

This is a package of 10 packets of Hydrocortisone 10 mg/g Cream from HART Health, marketed since Jan 1974 and currently FDA-listed.

NDC 50332-0042-07
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 50332-0042-7 billing pads the package segment with a zero
This package
Contains10 packets Pack sizes4 compare ↓
Product page 50332-0042-01 Also comes in: 10 packets 50332-0042-1 25 packets 50332-0042-2 144 packets 50332-0042-4
OTC On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 1, 2026 · this listing last changed Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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NDC database record

One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 50332-0042-7 alone.

Record
FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human OTC drug
Code segments
50332 labeler · 0042 product · 7 package
Package marketed since
Jan 1, 2000
Sample package
No — commercial package
Listing certified through
Dec 31, 2026
Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
3 5033200427 7
FDA record last changed
Jul 24, 2026

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 50332-0042-7
Product NDC 50332-0042
11-digit billing NDC 50332004207
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
Quick answers
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 1043690
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 50332-0042-7 — 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 → 50332-0042-07. 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.

Clinical

📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • It depends on the product. Tablets and oral granules are used for adrenal insufficiency, among other conditions. Injections are used for severe allergic states and skin diseases. R...
  • Don't stop it suddenly if you take it for adrenal insufficiency. Stopping abruptly can cause adrenal crisis, which can be fatal. Talk to your prescriber before making any changes.
  • Common ones are fluid retention, higher blood pressure, changes in blood sugar, mood changes, bigger appetite and weight gain. Call your doctor for signs of infection, vision chang...
  • Grapefruit juice and some antifungals and antibiotics can raise hydrocortisone levels. Some seizure medicines and rifampicin can lower them. Tell me about any diabetes medicines, w...
📖 Read our full Hydrocortisone guide →

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.

🧪 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.

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.
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.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
50332-0042-01 50332-0042-1 Main listing 10 PACKET in 1 BOX, UNIT-DOSE / .9 g in 1 PACKET 1974-01-01 — Active
50332-0042-02 50332-0042-2 25 PACKET in 1 BOX, UNIT-DOSE / .9 g in 1 PACKET 1974-01-01 — Active
50332-0042-04 50332-0042-4 144 PACKET in 1 BOX, UNIT-DOSE / .9 g in 1 PACKET 1974-01-01 — Active
50332-0042-07 You're viewing this 10 PACKET in 1 BAG / .9 g in 1 PACKET 2000-01-01 — Active

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in this package?
This package contains 10 packets — 10 packet in 1 bag / .9 g in 1 packet.
How does this package differ from NDC 50332-0042-01?
Both are Hydrocortisone 10 mg/g Cream — the drug itself is identical. This page's package is the 10 packets one, while NDC 50332-0042-01 is the 10 packets package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Hydrocortisone 10 mg/g Cream?
Use the 11-digit billing form listed in the identifiers section of this page. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice 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 50332-0042-07 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

🏛️
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.

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.

🧪 Avoiding an ingredient? See Hydrocortisone inactive ingredients by manufacturer: every current product's list side by side, so you can ask your pharmacy for the version that does not list it.

💡 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.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerHART Health
FDA applicationM (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code50332
First marketedJan 1974
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio36 products on file

More NDCs from HART Health labeler code 50332

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.

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 📄 Do Not Use 📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
⏱️ 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

📄 Do Not Use 24 words ▾

Do not use: in the eyes or over large portions of the body for the treatment of diaper rash with any other hydrocortisone product

📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 26 words ▾

Stop use and ask a doctor if: condition worsens condition lasts for more than 7 days symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days

📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 20 words ▾

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. 1-800-222-1222

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 1 words ▾

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

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.

Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for Hydrocortisone 1% — the ingredient across all brands.

Top reported reactions

Fatigue5,924
Condition Aggravated5,460
Nausea4,999
Rash4,915
Diarrhoea4,454
Headache4,430
Pain4,423

Age at onset

Neonate332
Infant314
Child1,040
Adolescent684
Adult7,952
Elderly3,427

Reporter sex

0 reports
Male · 42%
Female · 58%
Unknown · 0%

Serious outcomes

Hospitalization28,452
Death9,799
Disabling5,611
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2019 2021 2023 2026 5,495 0
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.

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 form printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed is the one the FDA registered. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero and the dashes are dropped. The Identity section at the top of this page lists each form of this code.
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 (50332-0042-01), 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.
← 50332-0040-01 · HART 50332-0043-00 · HART →
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.