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Product details
This Medicine is sold by BOOTS UK LIMITED at the professional discretion of a Boots pharmacist.
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We need to ensure that this medicine is suitable for the person it is intended for. Therefore a Boots pharmacist may be required to contact you by phone to find out some additional information. If they are unable to speak to you when required your order may be delayed or the pharmacy medicine part of your order cancelled.
Please ensure your contact details are correct before ordering this medicine.
Please note that you must be in to sign for this delivery.
We need to ensure that this medicine is suitable for the person it is intended for. Therefore a Boots pharmacist may be required to contact you by phone to find out some additional information. If they are unable to speak to you when required your order may be delayed or the pharmacy medicine part of your order cancelled.
Please ensure your contact details are correct before ordering this medicine.
HC45 Hydrocortisone Cream is an effective treatment for itching, irritation and inflammation due to: insect bites, mild to moderate eczema, detergent hands, nickel allergy, plant allergy and strong detergent chemicals.
HC45 Hydrocortisone Cream works by altering the body's responses to inflammatory reactions. It is an effective treatment that reduces inflammation and relieves itching and irritation for up to 12 hours. HC45 also promotes healing.
Clinically proven - dermatologically tested.
Suitable for
Adults and children of 10 years and over.
How to use
Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.
Patient Information Leaflets are updated periodically by the manufacturer.
Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.
FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY.
Check that the tube neck seal is intact before first use.
Use sparingly on small areas, once or twice a day for a maximum of 7 days.
Hazards and Cautions
Precautions : Do not use on eyes or face, anal or genital areas, or on broken or infected skin; e.g. impetigo, cold sores, acne, or athlete's foot. May cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis).
Do not use in pregnancy or on children under 10 without medical advice.
If the condition does not improve, or anything unusual happens, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
KEEP ALL MEDICINES OUT OF THE REACH AND SIGHT OF CHILDREN.
Storage
Store below 25ºC.
Do not use after the expiry date shown on the carton.
Precautions
- This is a medicine; Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist.
- Seek advice before using if you are breast feeding, pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or suffer from allergies.
- Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
Active ingredients
Hydrocortisone Acetate
Ingredients
Active Ingredient: Hydrocortisone Acetate 1% w/w.
Also contains: White soft paraffin, Cetomacrogol Emulsifying Wax (includes Cetostearyl Alcohol), Liquid Paraffin, Phenoxyethanol, Purified Water.
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