Gammacort 1% w/w

Indication

Mild anti-inflammatory corticosteroid skin cream for the relief of inflammation and itching in steroid-responsive skin conditions such as eczema, contact and allergic dermatitis, insect bites and mild skin irritation.

Ingredients

• Hydrocortisone acetate USP 1% w/w

Direction

For external use only. Apply the cream sparingly over the affected area 1-2 times daily, or as directed by the physician. Puncture the nozzle seal with the piercing point of the cap.

Side effects

• Local burning
• stinging
• itching or irritation at the application site
• Redness
• dryness or rash
• Prolonged use may cause skin thinning (atrophy)
• striae or changes in skin colour
• Rarely
• allergic contact dermatitis
• stop use and consult a doctor

Precautions

• For external use only
• do not swallow
• Avoid contact with eyes
• mouth and other mucous membranes
• Do not use on large areas
• broken skin
• or under airtight dressings for long periods
• Do not use if allergic to any ingredient
• not for untreated viral skin infections (e.g. chickenpox
• herpes)
• Use in children
• pregnancy or breastfeeding only on a doctor's advice
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs
• Keep out of reach of children