Skincalm Bite And Sting Relief 1% Cream Hydrocortisone
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This medicine is available without a prescription. However you still need to use this medicine carefully to get the best results from it.
• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
• Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
• You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 3 days.
• If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. In this leaflet:
1. What Skincalm Bite and Sting Relief 1% Cream is and what it is used for
2. Before you use Skincalm Bite and Sting Relief 1% Cream
3. How to use Skincalm Bite and Sting Relief 1% Cream
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Skincalm Bite and Sting Relief 1% Cream
6. Further information
1. WHAT SKINCALM BITE AND STING RELIEF 1% CREAM IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
This medicine contains hydrocortisone which belongs to a group of medicines called corticosteroids, which act to relieve pain and swelling. It can be used to relieve the swelling, itching and irritation caused by insect bite and sting reactions.
2. BEFORE YOU USE SKINCALM BITE AND STING RELIEF 1% CREAM Do not use this medicine
• if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to hydrocortisone or any of the other ingredients of Skincalm Bite and Sting Relief 1% Cream (See section 6, Further information)
• if you are a child under 10 years old
• on broken or infected skin e.g. acne, impetigo, cold sores, athletes foot, scabies, chicken pox, ringworm, infected bites and stings.
• on the eyes and face, anal or genital area
• for other bites and stings or for other skin conditions
• during pregnancy without medical advice
Using other medicines
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
This product should not be used in pregnancy and breastfeeding without medical advice.
If you are unsure you should talk to your doctor or pharmacist before use.
Important information about some of the ingredients of this medicine
This medicine contains Chlorocresol which may cause allergic reactions.
3. HOW TO USE SKINCALM BITE AND STING RELIEF 1% CREAM
Always use this medicine exactly as this leaflet tells you.
You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
For use on the skin only.
Adults and elderly: Apply a small amount to a small area once or twice daily for a maximum period of 2-3 days. If the condition does not improve consult your doctor. Wash your hands after use unless the hands are the area being treated.
Children aged 10 years and above: As for adults and the elderly. Do not use for children under 10 years old.
If you use too much cream
Do not use more of this cream than recommended. This medicine is for use on the skin only and should not be used in the mouth or swallowed. If it is accidently swallowed, rinse out the mouth with water and talk to a doctor.
4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines, Skincalm Bite and Sting Relief 1% Cream can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Hydrocortisone preparations are usually well tolerated, but if any signs of allergic reaction appear, application should stop immediately; this may include allergic contact dermatitis (rash which may be red, itchy and burning) or worsening of your condition.
Other side effects:
• Stretch marks may occur in areas where the skin may rub, for example at the joints and at folds in the skin.
• Thinning of the skin, changes in skin pigmentation (colour) and hair growth.
If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
5. HOW TO STORE SKINCALM BITE AND STING RELIEF 1% CREAM
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.
Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.
These measures will help to protect the environment.
6. FURTHER INFORMATION
What Skincalm Bite and Sting Relief 1% Cream contains
The active substance is micronised hydrocortisone.
The other ingredients are Cetomacrogol emulsifying wax, Chlorocresol,
Liquid paraffin, Macrogol 300, White soft paraffin, Purified water.
What Skincalm Bite and Sting Relief 1% Cream looks like and contents of the pack
A collapsible aluminium tube, with a membrane seal at the nozzle, internal epoxy lacquer, latex endseal band in the crimp seal area and a white plastic cap for reclosure after piercing membrane.
This medicine is available in a 10 g tube.
Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer
Co-Pharma Ltd.
Unit 4 Metro Centre, Tolpits Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 9SS.
This leaflet was last approved in {03/2013}.