Source: Health Products Regulatory Authority (IE) Revision Year: 2016 Publisher: Pinewood Laboratories Ltd., Ballymacarbry, Clonmel, Co Tipperary, Ireland
Cortopin 1% w/w Cream.
| Pharmaceutical Form |
|---|
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Cream. A smooth, white, homogenous oil in water cream. |
The cream contains Hydrocortisone 1% w/w.
Also contains 7.2% w/w Cetostearyl alcohol and 0.1% w/w Chlorocresol.
For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocortisone |
Hydrocortisone is the main glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex. Hydrocortisone is an anti-inflammatory steroid. Its anti-inflammatory action is due to reduction in the vascular component of the inflammatory response and reduction in the formation of inflammatory fluid and cellular exudates. |
| List of Excipients |
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Macrogol cetostearyl ether |
Aluminium tube with polypropylene cap.
Pack size 30g, 100g and 400g – as a prescription-only medicine.
Pack size 15g – for over the counter sale through pharmacies only for indications stated on the label.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Pinewood Laboratories Ltd., Ballymacarbry, Clonmel, Co Tipperary, Ireland
PA 281/71/2
Date of first authorisation: 17 July 1989
Date of last renewal: 17 July 2009
| Drug | Countries | |
|---|---|---|
| CORTOPIN | Cyprus, Ireland, Malta |
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