Source: Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) Revision Year: 2018 Publisher: Actavis UK Limited (Trading style: Actavis), Whiddon Valley, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX32 8NS
Hydrocortisone has topical anti-inflammatory activities of value in the treatment of various dermatological conditions including:
Hydrocortisone Cream 0.5% can be used as continuation therapy in mild cases of seborrhoeic or atopic eczema once the acute inflammatory phase has passed.
Gently apply a thin layer of cream to the affected area two or three times daily.
Gently apply a thin layer of cream to the affected area two or three times daily. Avoid prolonged use. In infants, therapy should be limited to five to seven days.
Hydrocortisone cream is usually suitable for moist or weeping surfaces, whereas the ointment formulation should be considered for dry, scaly or lichenified conditions.
For topical application.
Excessive use under occlusive dressings may produce adrenal suppression.
No special procedures or antidote.
Treat any adverse effects symptomatically. Acute overdosage is very unlikely to occur. In the case of chronic overdosage or misuse the features of hypercorticism may appear and in this situation, topical steroids should be discontinued.
Shelf life: a 24 month shelf life.
After dilution or reconstitution: Not applicable.
After first opening: Not applicable.
Store below 25°C; do not freeze.
The product containers are aluminium tubes with screw caps contained in cartons:
Carton: White backed folding box board printed two colours on white.
Tube: Manufactured from 99.5% pure aluminium; lacquered internally, printed externally on white.
Pack sizes: 15g, 30g, 50g.
Not applicable.
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