Hydrocortisone 1% Cream (Xepa) 1% w/w; 15 g net tube

Indication

Relief of inflammation, itching and irritation due to insect bites, rashes, skin allergies, and other minor skin irritations.

Ingredients

• Hydrocortisone 1% w/w
• Chlorocresol 0.12% w/w (preservative)

Direction

Apply to the affected area as directed by a physician. See enclosed leaflet for more information.

Side effects

• Local burning
• stinging or itching at the application site.
• Skin dryness
• thinning or atrophy with prolonged use.
• Acne
• like eruptions
• folliculitis
• or hypopigmentation.
• Allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals
• stop use and consult a doctor or pharmacist if a reaction occurs.

Precautions

• Controlled medicine
• use only as directed by a physician.
• For external use only.
• Do not apply to the face
• broken or infected skin
• or large body areas unless advised by a doctor.
• Avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use
• especially in children
• during pregnancy or breastfeeding
• and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.