Hydrocortisone 1%

Common brands: Itch Relief, Family Wellness, Hydrocortisone, Hydrocortisone 1, Hydrocortisone With Aloe

Top reporter: Kroger Company

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65,159
Total Reports
32,410
Serious Reports
9,468
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (14.53%)

Patient Demographics

Male
24,120
Female
32,865

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Hydrocortisone 1%.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 OFF LABEL USE 9,165
8.0%
2 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 7,266
6.4%
3 FATIGUE 5,739
5.0%
4 CONDITION AGGRAVATED 5,328
4.7%
5 NAUSEA 4,844
4.2%
6 RASH 4,751
4.2%
7 DIARRHOEA 4,336
3.8%
8 PAIN 4,323
3.8%
9 HEADACHE 4,314
3.8%
10 ARTHRALGIA 4,155
3.6%
11 DYSPNOEA 4,148
3.6%
12 PYREXIA 3,870
3.4%
13 VOMITING 3,798
3.3%
14 PRURITUS 3,556
3.1%
15 MALAISE 3,522
3.1%
16 INTENTIONAL PRODUCT USE ISSUE 3,358
2.9%
17 INFUSION RELATED REACTION 3,309
2.9%
18 HYPERTENSION 2,937
2.6%
19 DIZZINESS 2,928
2.6%
20 PNEUMONIA 2,855
2.5%
21 WEIGHT INCREASED 2,837
2.5%
22 ABDOMINAL DISCOMFORT 2,665
2.3%
23 ASTHENIA 2,663
2.3%
24 HYPERSENSITIVITY 2,623
2.3%
25 WEIGHT DECREASED 2,583
2.3%
26 ALOPECIA 2,550
2.2%
27 PRODUCT USE IN UNAPPROVED INDICATION 2,518
2.2%
28 URTICARIA 2,442
2.1%
29 JOINT SWELLING 2,386
2.1%
30 GENERAL PHYSICAL HEALTH DETERIORATION 2,363
2.1%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.