Over-the-counter maximum-strength hydrocortisone is formulated at 1% hydrocortisone.
Maximum-strength hydrocortisone is commonly offered in creams, ointments, and lotions.
Common sizes range from about 1 ounce up to 3.5 ounces, and many brands also offer trial, mini, or travel-size options.
Many formulas pair hydrocortisone with soothing and moisturizing ingredients such as aloe; vitamins like vitamin E (and sometimes vitamins A and C); oat extracts (often marketed as "triple oat"); and various multi‑moisturizer complexes.
Many are labeled fragrance-free and dye-free; several also advertise being paraben-free, phthalate-free, or having no added fragrance.
Product details commonly specify suitability for adults and children aged 2 years and older; some listings include a warning not to use in children under 2 years.
