HYDROCORTISONE 1% w/w Ointment Ref.[7551] Active ingredients: Hydrocortisone

Source: Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB)  Revision Year: 2018  Publisher: Pinewood Laboratories Limited, Trading as Pinewood Healthcare, Ballymacarbry, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland

Therapeutic indications

Hydrocortisone has topical anti-inflammatory activity of value in the treatment of irritant dermatitis, contact allergic dermatitis, insect bite reactions and mild to moderate eczema.

Posology and method of administration

Posology

Use sparingly over a small area once/twice a day for a maximum period of one week. If the condition has not improved, or worsens, consult your doctor.

This product should not be recommended for use on children under 10 years of age without medical supervision.

Method of administration

For cutaneous use.

Overdose

Not applicable.

Shelf life

Shelf life: 60 months.

Special precautions for storage

Do not store above 25°C.

Nature and contents of container

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.

Special precautions for disposal and other handling

Any unused medicinal products or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.

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