HYDROCORTISONE (acetate or base), 1%, ointment, 15-20g, tube

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HYDROCORTISONE ointment/cream

Therapeutic Action

Corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory activity

Indications

Atopic eczema, contact eczema, seborrhoeic dermatitis

Reactions to insect bites

Instructions for use

The two presentations, cream and ointment, are interchangeable depending on availability when ordering.

The cream is recommended for oozing lesions, while the ointment is more suitable for scaly lesions.

Storage

  • Below 25°C - Protect from sunlight
  • Tightly close the tube after each use to prevent contamination.