Source: Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) Revision Year: 2018 Publisher: Pinewood Laboratories Limited, Trading as Pinewood Healthcare, Ballymacarbry, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland
Hydrocortisone 1% w/w Ointment.
| Pharmaceutical Form |
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Ointment for cutaneous use only. |
Each 1 gram of the ointment contains 10 mg of Hydrocortisone (i.e. 1% w/w).
Excipient with known effect: Each 1 gram of the ointment contains 100 mg (10% w/w) of wool fat.
For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocortisone |
Hydrocortisone is the main glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex. Hydrocortisone is an anti-inflammatory steroid. Its anti-inflammatory action is due to reduction in the vascular component of the inflammatory response and reduction in the formation of inflammatory fluid and cellular exudates. |
| List of Excipients |
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Wool fat |
A collapsible aluminium tube, with a membrane seal at the nozzle, internal epoxy lacquer, latex end seal band in the crimp seal and a white plastic cap for reclosure after piercing membrane.
Pack Sizes: 15g.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Pinewood Laboratories Limited, Trading as Pinewood Healthcare, Ballymacarbry, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland
PL 04917/0020
11th November 1997
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