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HC45 Hycrocortisone Cream is a treatment for Eczema, Dermatitis and insect bites. It contains Hydrocortisone Acetate 1% w/w.
Suitable for:
Adults and children of 10 years and over.
Active ingredients:
Hydrocortisone Acetate BP 1.0% w/w
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Product details
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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.
Age Restriction
You must be at least 16 years old to purchase this product.
How to use
Use sparingly on small skin areas, once or twice a day for a maximum of seven days. If the condition does not improve, consult your doctor.
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.
ALLERGY INFORMATION
Use this medicine only on your skin to cover the affected area. If your condition worsens during use consult a pharmacist or doctor – you may be experiencing an allergic reaction, have an infection or your condition requires a different treatment. without consulting a pharmacist or doctor.
If you experience a recurrence of your condition shortly after stopping treatment, within two weeks, do not restart using the cream/ointment. If your condition has resolved and on recurrence the redness extends beyond the initial treatment area, and you experience a burning sensation please seek medical advice before restarting treatment. Do not cover with a dressing. Do not use if allergic to any of the ingredients. Contains Cetostearyl Alcohol which may cause
local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis).
WARNINGS
Do not use on the eyes, face, anal or genital areas, on broken skin or infected skin, e.g impetigo, cold sores, acne, athletes foot or infected bites and stings. Do not use in pregnancy, breast-feeding or on children under 10 without medical advice. Contact your doctor if you experience blurred vision or other visual disturbances. Check tube seal is intact before first use, then remove it.
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 BP 1.0% w/w
Ingredients
White soft paraffin, liquid paraffin, phenoxyethanol, purified water, cetomacrogol emulsifying wax with cetostearyl alcohol.
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