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Hydrocortisone Ointment 1%

 
The purpose of applying hydrocortisone cream to the affected areas of your skin is to reduce inflammation and irritation. This product can relieve discomfort if you have dry skin problems like Dermatitis or Eczema. Preventing flare-ups from developing as well as minimizing swelling, redness, and itchiness of the skin.
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  • Treating skin conditions
  • Suitable ages 10+ yrs
  • Relieves Itchiness
  • Contains Hydrocortisone

Lasts up to twelve hours by gently massaging a small amount of this cream into it. The hydrocortisone cream is useful for treating allergies, bug bites, skin conditions such as Eczema and Dermatitis, and other indicators.  This product helps reduces inflammation and should be applied to the affected areas 2-3 times a day. The strength of the cream is allocated to you depending on how severe your flare-ups are, however, generally speaking, it takes 3-7 days for the Hydrocortisone Cream to show feasible results to your skin.

How to use

Utilize the instructions within the package. Apply the cream to the affected areas, ensuring all of the Eczema and Dermatitis are covered. Use a small amount when spreading the cream as this will form a protective barrier on the skin. Essentially, distributing the substance equally ensures more progress for your skin condition. 

Side effects & Caution

The following factors contribute to the negative sides of the medication:
If you abruptly stop taking the medication, not only will your skin condition not improve but there’s more of a chance of you experiencing more severe symptoms. 
Avoid using it if you are pregnant or have a child under 10 years, do not use it on your face, genital region, cold sores, or athlete's foot.
Side effects may affect individual users in different manners. Not everyone who uses this medication will experience the following side effects: acne, itching, bruising, redness, inflammation, irritation, and thin and dry skin. Before using the medication, ensure you follow the direction within the package. If you experience some negative symptoms, contact a health professional; or your GP right away. If you have allergies or take other medication, it’s essential to get a second opinion from a medical professional and look at the ingredients on the box to identify if you may be allergic to any substance.

Ingredients

Active ingredients: Hydrocortisone BP 1% w/w.


Other ingredients: Cetomacrogol Emulsifying Wax, Liquid Paraffin, Macrogol 300, White Soft Paraffin, Purified Water and Chlorocresol.