Hydrocutane cream 0.5%, 20 g

Area of application

Hydrocutane Cream is used for mild to moderate inflammatory skin diseases.These include eczema, hives, skin allergies, cradle cap and minor burns.The active ingredient hydrocortisone is a synthetically produced glucocorticoid that is applied locally to the skin.

Active ingredients and ingredients

The main active ingredient is hydrocortisone with a concentration of 5 mg per gram of cream.The other ingredients include (RS)-2-octyldodecan-1-ol, carbomer 980, emulsifying cetostearyl alcohol (type A), dimeticone 35, disodium edetate, glycerol 85%, glycerol monostearate, oleyl oleate, medium chain triglycerides, trometamol, purified water and potassium sorbate.

Contraindications

The cream must not be used if you are hypersensitive to hydrocortisone or any of the other ingredients.The cream should also not be used for certain skin diseases such as syphilis, tuberculosis, viral infections (e.g. chickenpox, herpes simplex, herpes zoster), vaccination reactions, fungal infections (mycoses), bacterial skin infections, acne vulgaris, steroid acne, skin inflammation near the mouth (perioral dermatitis) and inflammatory redness of the face (rosacea).

Dosage and application

The cream should always be used exactly as directed.Adults and children over the age of 6 can use the cream 1-2 times a day at the start of treatment.Once the clinical picture improves, one application per day is usually sufficient.The cream may be used for a maximum of 2 weeks.Children under 6 years of age may only use the cream as prescribed by a doctor.

If you use more than you should, reduce the dose or stop taking the medication.Long-term and large-scale use can lead to side effects such as inhibition of the adrenal gland or Cushing's disease.In this case you should consult your doctor.

If you forget to use it, do not use a double dose.Do not stop using it without consulting your doctor, as you could endanger the success of the treatment.

Patient information

Particular caution is required when applying to the face, especially around the eyes, and when applying to body folds, around skin ulcers, and to the genital and anal areas.The cream should be used carefully in older people and children as the skin barrier may be weakened.Do not apply the cream to open wounds or to an area larger than 1/10 of the body surface.

No prescription is required for this product.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, the cream should only be used according to strict indications.Avoid large area or long-term use as this may cause stunted growth of the unborn child.Glucocorticoids are excreted in breast milk, so breastfeeding mothers should not use the cream on the breast area.

Notes

Please do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the pack.The cream contains cetostearyl alcohol and potassium sorbate, which may cause localized skin irritation.If you have any further questions about use, please contact your doctor or pharmacist.