Can I use hydrocortisone cream on my 4 month old?
Question posted by Babys07 on 23 Jan 2025
Last updated on 23 January 2025 by masso
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masso
23 Jan 2025
No. It's not recommended to apply hydrocortisone cream to children under 2 years of age. Children may absorb larger amounts of topical hydrocortisone than adults. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Source: Drugs.com
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