Boots Derma Care Hydrocortisone 1% Cream
Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
This medicine is available without prescription to treat minor conditions. However, you still need to use it carefully to get the best results from it.
- Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again
- Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice
- You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 7 days
What this medicine is for
This medicine contains Hydrocortisone, which belongs to a group of medicines called corticosteroids, which act to relieve pain and swelling.
It can be used to treat mild to moderate eczema, allergic contact dermatitis (e.g. reactions to plants, jewellery), irritant contact dermatitis (e.g. reactions to detergents) and relieve red, swollen, itchy skin caused by insect bites.
Before you use this medicine
This medicine can be used by adults and children of 10 years and over. However, some people should not use this medicine or should seek the advice of their pharmacist or doctor first.
Do not use:
- If you are allergic to hydrocortisone or any other ingredients in this medicine (see “What is in this medicine”)
- On broken or infected skin such as impetigo, cold sores, acne, athlete’s foot, ringworm or thrush
- On the face or near your eyes
- On the anal or genital areas
- If you are pregnant, unless your doctor tells you to
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor:
- If you have psoriasis (dry, scaly skin) or other serious skin conditions
- If you are breastfeeding
Other important information
Information about some of the ingredients in this medicine:
Cetostearyl alcohol (contained in cetomacrogol emulsifying wax) and chlorocresol may cause skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis) or allergic reactions such as skin rash, red or itchy skin.
If you take other medicines
This cream is not expected to affect any other medicines that you may be taking or using.
If you are unsure about interactions with any medicines, talk to your pharmacist. This includes medicines prescribed by your doctor and medicine you have bought for yourself, including herbal and homeopathic remedies.
How to use this medicine
Check the tube seal is not broken before first use. If it is, do not use the cream.
Pierce tube seal with end of cap. Wash your hands thoroughly before and after use.
Adults and children of 10 years and over: Apply a very small amount on the affected area once or twice a day for a maximum of 7 days
Apply to the skin only.
Do not apply plasters or dressings over the cream.
Do not use on children under 10 years, unless your doctor tells you to.
Do not use more than the amount recommended.
Do not use this medicine for more than 7 days.
If symptoms worsen or do not go away within 7 days, talk to your doctor.
If anyone accidentally swallows some of the cream, rinse out the mouth and talk to a pharmacist or doctor.
Possible side effects
Most people will not have problems, but some may get some.
If you get any of these serious side effects, stop using the cream. See a doctor at once if severe:
- Difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, neck, tongue or throat (severe allergic reactions)
- Skin rash, red or itchy skin, worsening of the condition you are treating
These other effects are less serious. If they bother you talk to a pharmacist:
- Stretch marks or streaks on the skin especially in skin folds (e.g. groin, armpits)
If any side effect becomes severe, or you notice any side effect not listed here, please tell your pharmacist or doctor.
How to store this medicine
Do not store above 25°C.
Keep this medicine in a safe place out of the sight and reach of children, preferably in a locked cupboard.
Use by the date on the end flap of the carton or on the tube edge. After this date return any unused product to your nearest pharmacy for safe disposal.
What is in this medicine
This cream contains Hydrocortisone 1% w/w, which is the active ingredient.
As well as the active ingredient, the cream also contains purified water, white soft paraffin, cetomacrogol emulsifying wax, liquid paraffin, macrogol 300, chlorocresol.
The pack contains 15 g of smooth white cream.
Who makes this medicine
Manufactured for
by the Marketing Authorisation holder
Leaflet prepared January 2010
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Product name: Boots Derma Care Hydrocortisone 1% Cream
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