HC45 Hydrocortisone 1% w/w Cream 15g
HC45 Hydrocortisone 1% w/w Cream 15g
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Description
HC45 Hydrocortisone Cream is a 15g over-the-counter cream containing hydrocortisone acetate 1% w/w, a mild topical corticosteroid. It's used to relieve irritant and allergic contact dermatitis, insect bite reactions, and mild to moderate eczema, applied sparingly to the affected area for up to 7 days. Available without a prescription, it offers a practical option for short-term treatment of these common skin conditions.
Key Features
- Hydrocortisone acetate 1% w/w: A mild topical corticosteroid included at 1% strength.
- Treats several common skin conditions: Licensed for irritant and allergic contact dermatitis, insect bite reactions, and mild to moderate eczema.
- For adults and children over 10: Suitable for use in children aged 10 and over, as well as adults, at the same dosage.
- Short, defined treatment course: Used sparingly for a maximum of 7 days at a time, with medical advice needed if symptoms don't improve.
- No prescription required: Available over the counter for short-term treatment of these conditions.
Can children use HC45 Hydrocortisone Cream?
Yes, but only from age 10 and over, at the same dosage as adults. HC45 should not be used in children under 10 without medical advice.
What should I do if my skin condition doesn't improve after 7 days?
Stop using the cream and consult your doctor. HC45 is intended for short courses of up to 7 days; if your symptoms haven't improved by then, seek medical advice rather than continuing treatment.
Can I use HC45 during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
HC45 should not be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding unless recommended by a healthcare professional.
Can I use HC45 again if my skin condition comes back after stopping treatment?
It depends. If your condition returns within 2 weeks of stopping treatment, do not restart the cream. If it returns later but with redness extending beyond the original area and a burning sensation, seek medical advice before restarting.
Ingredients
Active ingredient: Hydrocortisone acetate BP 1.0% w/w.
Other ingredients: White Soft Paraffin, Liquid Paraffin, Phenoxyethanol, Purified Water, Cetomacrogol Emulsifying Wax with Cetostearyl alcohol.
Usage and Instructions
Apply sparingly to the affected area once or twice a day, for a maximum of 7 days. Do not cover the area with a dressing. This dosage applies to adults and children aged 10 and over; children under 10 should not use this cream without medical advice. If the condition does not improve after 7 days, stop use and consult your doctor.
Warnings
This cream is not suitable for everyone. The following restrictions apply:
- Do not use if hypersensitive to hydrocortisone acetate or any of the other ingredients.
- Do not use on the eyes, face, anal or genital areas.
- Do not use on broken or infected skin, including impetigo, cold sores, acne, athlete's foot or infected insect bites and stings.
- Do not use on large areas of the body or under an occlusive dressing.
- Do not use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding unless recommended by a healthcare professional.
- If your condition returns within 2 weeks of stopping treatment, do not restart the cream; if it returns with redness spreading beyond the original area and a burning sensation, seek medical advice before restarting.
- Prolonged use may cause skin thinning (atrophy), stretch marks (striae) or visible blood vessels (telangiectasia).
Side Effects
Side effects are not common, but the following have been reported:
- Frequency not known: skin thinning (atrophy), visible blood vessels (telangiectasia), stretch marks (striae), acne, rosacea, changes in skin colour (pigmentation disorder), and increased hair growth (hypertrichosis).
- Frequency not known: withdrawal reactions after stopping treatment, including redness, a burning or stinging sensation, itching, skin peeling and oozing pustules.
- Uncommon: blurred vision.
