HYDROCORTISON Cream - For insect bites and allergic skin diseases

HYDROCORTISON Cream is a proven remedy for treating insect bites, allergic skin diseases and other skin inflammations. The cortisone related substance it contains is a natural hormone that is produced by the body itself. The cream has an anti-inflammatory effect, eliminates itching and reduces redness, swelling and pustules.

• Follow the instructions given by the doctor or pharmacist when using the cream. Uncertainties regarding the active ingredients should be clarified.
• For insect bites and allergic skin diseases, unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, the cream should be applied thinly to affected areas 2-3 times a day and rubbed in gently. After improvement, once a day or every 2-3 days is often sufficient. Even after the symptoms have subsided, the cream should be used for a few more days to prevent recurrence.
• The cream can be used for a maximum of 2 weeks and is suitable for adults and children over 6 years of age.
• The treatment time depends on the individual and the result of the therapy. If the treatment lasts longer than 2 weeks, it needs medical supervision.
• Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have the impression that the effect is too strong or too weak.
• If you use more than you should
• • • There are currently no known symptoms of poisoning. In the event of an overdose, side effects may increase. If you experience limitations due to side effects, please contact your doctor so that he can take the necessary measures.
  • If you forget to use:
    • If the dosage of the cream is insufficient or if an application is forgotten, you should continue the treatment as usual next time without applying the cream more frequently or thickly.
  • Effects when treatment is stopped

In order to achieve optimal treatment success, we advise you to continue the application for a correspondingly long time. However, if you want to stop treatment early, talk to your doctor about it.

Side effects :

• Very common (affects more than 1 user in 10):

  • No changes required.

• Common (affects 1 to 10 users in 100):

  • No changes required.

• Uncommon (affects 1 to 10 users in 1,000):

  • No changes required.

• Rare (affects 1 to 10 users in 10,000):

  • No changes required.

• Very rare (less than 1 in 10,000 treated):

  • Burning, itching and a feeling of tension can occur if you are hypersensitive to hydrocortisone or one of the other ingredients.
  • With longer use (more than 2 weeks) pay attention to possible skin atrophy, telangiectasia, striae or steroid acne and inform the doctor.
  • blurred vision
  • If side effects occur, contact your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are not mentioned.

Interactions :

• Use together with other medicines:
  • Tell the doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used or intend to use any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
  • So far no interactions are known.

Contraindications :

• The cream must not be used for:
  • Allergy to hydrocortisone or any of the other ingredients.
  • Chickenpox and vaccine reactions.
  • Syphilitic or tuberculous skin diseases.
  • Simultaneous skin infection by bacteria or fungi (treat separately).
  • Redness and/or nodules around the mouth (perioral dermatitis) or face (rosacea).
  • In the first trimester of pregnancy.
  • Use on or in the eye is prohibited.

Pregnancy and breast feeding period:

• Pregnancy:

  • The cream must not be used in the first trimester of pregnancy.
  • In later stages of pregnancy only use after careful benefit-risk assessment by the doctor.
  • Avoid extensive or long-term application and occlusive dressings during pregnancy.

• Lactation :

  • The active ingredient passes into breast milk.
  • Discontinue breastfeeding if used over large areas or for long periods of time.
  • Avoid contact of the infant with the treated skin areas.

Patient Notes :

• Warnings and Precautions:

  • Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before use.
  • If you have blurred vision or other visual disturbances, consult your doctor.

• children :

  • Children up to the age of 6 should only be treated as prescribed by a doctor.

Active ingredients

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